Cayuga County, NY

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2022 Population

76,171

0.617% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

43.4

0.231% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

13.5%

0.171% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$63,227

6.08% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$158,900

15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

34,744

0.207% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Cayuga County, NY had a population of 76.2k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $63,227. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Cayuga County, NY declined from 76,644 to 76,171, a −0.617% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,602 to $63,227, a 6.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cayuga County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), White (Hispanic) (1.23%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.998%).

None of the households in Cayuga County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Cayuga County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cayuga County, NY are Cayuga County Community College (323 degrees awarded in 2022), Wells College (59 degrees), and Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (21 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Cayuga County, NY was $158,900, and the homeownership rate was 70%.

Most people in Cayuga County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Cayuga County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Cayuga County, NY borders Cortland County, NY, Jefferson County, NY, Onondaga County, NY, Oswego County, NY, Seneca County, NY, Tompkins County, NY, and Wayne County, NY.

About the photo: Cayuga Lake, the longest of central New York's glacial Finger Lakes.

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Population & Diversity

Cayuga County, NY is home to a population of 76.2k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.33% of Cayuga County, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.78k people).

In 2022, there were 23.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.3k people) in Cayuga County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.87k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2022 Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.9% of Cayuga County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Cayuga County, NY was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cayuga County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cayuga County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
67.3k ± 275
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.87k ± 454
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.56k ± 364

3.19%

Hispanic Population

2.43k people

3.19% of the people in Cayuga County, NY are hispanic (2.43k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cayuga County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

2.33%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.78k people

2.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.61k people

As of 2022, 2.33% of Cayuga County, NY residents (1.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cayuga County, NY was 2.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cayuga County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,552 ± 191
Gulf War (2001-)
905 ± 227
Gulf War (1990s)
518 ± 158

Cayuga County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cayuga County, NY employs 34.7k people. The largest industries in Cayuga County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,547 people), Manufacturing (4,239 people), and Retail Trade (4,036 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,348), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,917), and Wholesale Trade ($65,263).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

34.7k

2022 Value

± 1,159

−0.207%

1 Year decline

± 4.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cayuga County, NY declined at a rate of −0.207%, from 34.8k employees to 34.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cayuga County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,812 people), Management Occupations (3,542 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,870 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cayuga County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34.7k

2022 Value

± 1,159

−0.207%

1 Year decline

± 4.57%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cayuga County, NY declined at a rate of −0.207%, from 34.8k employees to 34.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cayuga County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,547 people), Manufacturing (4,239 people), and Retail Trade (4,036 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cayuga County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Cayuga County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,999

Median earning men ± $1,802

$36,646

Median earning women ± $1,141

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,375), Public Administration ($70,404), and Manufacturing ($68,855).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($57,933), Manufacturing ($46,755), and Wholesale Trade ($46,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

644
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
347
Manufacturing
295
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cayuga County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 53.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.9%), followed by Other (1.9%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.9%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cayuga County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 53.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.9%), followed by Other (1.9%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cayuga County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Cayuga County, NY awarded 403 degrees. The student population of Cayuga County, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,569 male students and 2,296 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cayuga County, NY are White (324 and 80.4%), followed by Unknown (28 and 6.95%), Black or African American (22 and 5.46%), and Hispanic or Latino (20 and 4.96%).

The largest universities in Cayuga County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Cayuga County Community College (323 and 80.1%), Wells College (59 and 14.6%), and Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (21 and 5.21%).

The most popular majors in Cayuga County, NY are Humanistic Studies (115 and 28.5%), General Business Administration & Management (55 and 13.6%), and Registered Nursing (29 and 7.2%).

The median tuition cost in Cayuga County, NY for private four year colleges is $32,362.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Cayuga County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,865 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,865 students enrolled in Cayuga County, NY, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,870 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
115 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cayuga County, NY was Humanistic Studies with 115 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cayuga County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cayuga County Community College
323 degrees awarded
Wells College
59 degrees awarded
Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cayuga County Community College with 323 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 138 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cayuga County, NY, which is 0.521 times less than the 265 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 324 degrees mean that there were 11.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 28 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,362) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cayuga County, NY was $158,900 in 2022, which is 0.564 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $138,200 to $158,900, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Cayuga County, NY is 70%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Cayuga County, NY have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cayuga County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cayuga County, NY is $63,227. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cayuga County, NY was Census Tract 407 with a value of $106,991, followed by Census Tract 406 and Census Tract 405, with respective values of $106,083 and $82,500.

In 2023, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cayuga County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.0678%.

Housing

Property

$158,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,906

$21,643

Median Property Taxes

±$754

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cayuga County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cayuga County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70%

Homeownership

2022

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 70% of the housing units in Cayuga County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cayuga County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 407
Census Tract 406
Census Tract 405

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cayuga County, NY was Census Tract 407 with a value of $106,991, followed by Census Tract 406 and Census Tract 405, with respective values of $106,083 and $82,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cayuga County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,227

Median Household Income

± $2,736

30.9k

Number of Households

± 1,117

In 2022, the median household income of the 30.9k households in Cayuga County, NY grew to $63,227 from the previous year's value of $59,602.

The following chart displays the households in Cayuga County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cayuga County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Carpooled (7.37%)
Worked At Home (6.36%)

In 2022, 80.3% of workers in Cayuga County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.37%) and those who worked at home (6.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cayuga County, NY have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Cayuga County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cayuga County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cayuga County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cayuga County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cayuga County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.0678%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cayuga County, NY (9.74k out of 72.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cayuga County, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.5% of the children was living in poverty in Cayuga County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Cayuga County, NY has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cayuga County, NY see 4002 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.52% increase from the previous year (3829 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2299 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 486 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,002 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cayuga County, NY

Primary care physicians in Cayuga County, NY see an average of 4,002 patients per year. This represents a 4.52% increase from the previous year (3,829 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cayuga County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.13%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cayuga County, NY declined by 1.38% from 4.19% to 4.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cayuga County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36.6 in Cayuga County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cayuga County, NY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33% in Cayuga County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cayuga County, NY.