Cayuga County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cayuga County is located in New York with a total population of 75,464. It is the 36th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cayuga County is 43.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cayuga County is $66,583. This is 21% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $164,200. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cayuga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cayuga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.6% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

23.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.