Cayuga County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Cayuga County, New York Demographics
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Cayuga County, New York has a population of 75,102, the 36th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $67,904 and the median home value is $171,000. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cayuga County Quick Facts

Population 75,102

Median Household Income $67,904

Median Home Value $171,000

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 43.8 years

Homeownership Rate 71.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.6%

High School Graduation 89.4%

Cities/Places 11

Population 75,102 36th of 62

Median Income $67,904 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.5%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Cayuga County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	75,464	75,102	-0.5%
Median household income	$66,583	$67,904	+2.0%
Median home value	$164,200	$171,000	+4.1%

Median Household Income

Cayuga

$67,904

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cayuga

$171,000

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 31.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

6.5%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.4%

Renter 28.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $942/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.3%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

28.0%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cayuga County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Auburn	26,285	$51,052	19.5%	$152,800
Melrose Park	1,960	$103,723	6.1%	$224,400
Weedsport	1,954	$70,865	16.6%	$166,800
Moravia	1,385	$63,073	10.5%	$131,300
Union Springs	1,255	$81,250	4.4%	$162,500
Fair Haven	1,013	$57,390	9.7%	$189,300
Port Byron	900	$48,750	24.6%	$100,500
Aurora	651	$71,250	14.0%	$262,500
Cayuga	575	$97,885	7.5%	$158,100
Cato	515	$82,292	9.5%	$163,300
Meridian	220	$93,750	15.0%	$143,200

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Population Overview

Cayuga County is located in New York with a total population of 75,102. It is the 36th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cayuga County is 43.8 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cayuga County is $67,904. This is 21% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $171,000. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cayuga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cayuga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.9% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cayuga County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cayuga County, New York?

Cayuga County has a population of 75,102, making it the 36th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Cayuga County?

The median household income in Cayuga County is $67,904 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.

How many cities are in Cayuga County, New York?

Cayuga County contains 11 Census-designated places.