Cayuga County's 2026 population is estimated at 74,551, reflecting a -0.01% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cayuga County is the 36th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 79,905 and has grown -6.7% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.8 years
Female: 45.3 years
Male: 42.3 years
There are 60,586 adults, (16,029 of whom are seniors) in Cayuga County.
Female: 36,649 (48.8%)
Male: 38,453 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Cayuga County includes 87.56% White, 3.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,756 | 87.56% |
| Two or more races | 4,972 | 6.62% |
| Black or African American | 2,551 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 1,198 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 493 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 132 | 0.18% |
Cayuga County 's average per capita income is $49,165. Household income levels show a median of $67,904. The poverty rate stands at 13.51%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,207 | $119,802 |
| Families | $85,993 | $102,426 |
| Households | $67,904 | $86,583 |
| Non Families | $39,839 | $56,183 |
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