Population 14,495 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Camillus
Household size in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Camillus is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. That is in line with the rest of the Syracuse area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.51, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.0, Camillus is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, in line with the national trend. Only 45 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Camillus: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Camillus has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Camillus
Renters in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Camillus is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 46.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in Camillus are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Camillus has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of New York cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Camillus leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the wider Syracuse area, where the median home dates to 1967. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $736 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $972 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,183 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$447 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Camillus costs $1,183 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $447 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Camillus
Bachelor's degrees in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.1% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Camillus (44.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.5 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.0% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Camillus: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Camillus
| Period | Camillus | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Camillus runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Camillus compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camillus | 2.31 | 48.0 | 5.6% | 21.4% | 3.7% | 1973 | $1,183 | 44.6% | 94.6% | 3.4% |
| Fairmount | 2.23 | 42.4 | 6.7% | 18.1% | 7.5% | 1961 | $1,231 | 42.6% | 94.8% | 1.6% |
| Howlett Hill | 2.54 | 51.7 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1958 | $1,343 | 56.2% | 96.9% | 0.0% |
| Warners | 2.93 | 40.4 | 6.3% | 10.5% | 4.9% | 1989 | $907 | 49.2% | 96.9% | 1.3% |
| Westvale | 2.63 | 42.6 | 6.2% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1956 | $909 | 49.5% | 97.0% | 1.8% |
| Solvay | 2.19 | 39.3 | 13.0% | 47.8% | 7.7% | 1948 | $954 | 22.4% | 86.8% | 8.8% |
| Marcellus | 2.27 | 48.3 | 5.3% | 21.2% | 4.0% | 1965 | $1,154 | 46.6% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| Halfway | 2.08 | 52.7 | 20.4% | 7.3% | 7.1% | 1989 | $815 | 29.9% | 91.9% | 0.9% |
| Syracuse area | 2.34 | 41.4 | 11.4% | 31.6% | 9.4% | 1967 | $1,138 | 35.8% | 91.3% | 5.6% |
| Elbridge | 2.30 | 44.9 | 16.2% | 11.0% | 7.9% | 1979 | $925 | 26.9% | 92.5% | 2.5% |
| Liverpool | 2.22 | 41.6 | 9.0% | 36.8% | 3.9% | 1976 | $1,357 | 41.1% | 94.0% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Camillus. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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