Cayuga County Summary

Life in Cayuga County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cayuga County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cayuga County:

  • The population in Cayuga County is 76,171.

  • The median home value in Cayuga County is $197,497.

  • The median income in Cayuga County is $63,227.

  • The median rent in Cayuga County is $868.

  • The unemployment rate in Cayuga County is 4.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Cayuga County is 13.5%.

  • The average high in Cayuga County is 62.3° and there are 97.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Cayuga County

List Of Cities & Towns in Cayuga County

Auburn, NY Population 26,674

Melrose Park, NY Population 1,997

Weedsport, NY Population 1,858

Moravia, NY Population 1,398

Union Springs, NY Population 1,280

Fair Haven, NY Population 1,151

Port Byron, NY Population 1,049

Aurora, NY Population 692

Cato, NY Population 403

Cayuga, NY Population 387

Meridian, NY Population 206

Map Of Cayuga County

Cayuga County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Cayuga County is 62.3°.

  • There are 74.32 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 97.6 inches of rain each year with 21.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:53 hours of sun each day in Cayuga County.

StatCayuga County
Mean High62.3
Nice Days74.32
Rainfall97.6
Snowfall21.4
Sunny_hours3:53
62.3°
Average High
97.6
Inches of Rain

Cayuga County Photos

Auburn City Hall Auburn
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Harriet Tubman House Dec
Source: Wikipedia User Lvklock | GFDL
Cayuga County Court House Auburn
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Post Office And Federal Court House Auburn
Source: Wikipedia User Beyond My Ken | GFDL
Willard Etc
Source: Wikipedia User Lvklock | CC BY-SA 3.0
Case Memorial Seymour Library May
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Kerr from now in Bin | CC BY-SA 2.0

Cayuga County Demographics

Population over time in Cayuga County

The current population in Cayuga County is 76,171. The population has decreased -1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 76,644 -0.4%
2021 76,958 -0.6%
2020 77,425 -

Gender in Cayuga County

  • Cayuga County is 48.6% female with 37,028 female residents.

  • Cayuga County is 51.4% male with 39,143 male residents.

Female
48.6% (37,028)
Male
51.4% (39,143)
Gender Cayuga County NY USA
Female 48.6% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Cayuga County

Cayuga County is:

  • 88.4% White with 67,307 White residents.

  • 3.4% African American with 2,561 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 96 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 575 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 327 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 2,869 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.2% Hispanic with 2,428 Hispanic residents.

White
88.4% (67,307)
African American
3.4% (2,561)
American Indian
0.1% (96)
Asian
0.8% (575)
Hawaiian
0.0% (8)
Other
0.4% (327)
Two Or More
3.8% (2,869)
Hispanic
3.2% (2,428)

Table: Cayuga County By Race

Race Cayuga County NY USA
White 88.4% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 3.4% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.2% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Cayuga County, New York

  • 5.3% of households in Cayuga County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Cayuga County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Cayuga County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Cayuga County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Cayuga County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Cayuga County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Cayuga County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Cayuga County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Cayuga County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Cayuga County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (4,024)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (2,833)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (7,535)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (6,424)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (8,782)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.9% (14,379)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (9,645)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.0% (12,954)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (5,470)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (4,120)
Income Cayuga County NY USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.0% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cayuga County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cayuga County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,285)
9-12th Grade
8% (6,093)
High School / GED
32% (24,374)
Some College
19% (14,472)
Associate's Degree
15% (11,425)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (9,902)
Master's Degree
8% (6,093)
Professional Degree
1% (761)
Doctorate Degree
1% (761)
Education Cayuga County NY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 19% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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