Population 1,691 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cayuga
Household size in Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Cayuga run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children.
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 Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Cayuga skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.7 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cayuga: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Cayuga
Renters in Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cayuga is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 45.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cayuga: 17.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Cayuga is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
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 Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $709 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $666 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $833 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $917 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$208 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cayuga costs $917 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 32.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Cayuga
Bachelor's degrees in Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cayuga: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cayuga is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New York as a whole (87.3%).
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 Cayuga
| Period | Cayuga | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cayuga is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New York overall (6.6%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Cayuga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga | 2.54 | 45.9 | 5.6% | 14.5% | 17.4% | 1955 | $917 | 24.9% | 90.6% | 5.1% |
| Oakwood | 2.48 | 51.6 | 5.5% | 9.4% | 22.8% | 1977 | $1,438 | 34.0% | 93.6% | 4.0% |
| Fosterville | 2.36 | 51.3 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.0% | 1969 | $941 | 23.3% | 89.4% | 2.8% |
| Half Acre | 2.32 | 52.2 | 10.5% | 1.8% | 10.9% | 1961 | $813 | 20.9% | 91.0% | 2.7% |
| Seneca Falls | 2.19 | 45.6 | 7.1% | 34.1% | 10.1% | 1954 | $1,099 | 28.6% | 85.3% | 4.5% |
| Union Springs | 2.48 | 45.4 | 5.2% | 23.2% | 22.4% | 1955 | $1,102 | 34.1% | 94.6% | 3.6% |
| Montezuma | 2.87 | 45.0 | 5.4% | 17.2% | 10.9% | 1984 | $969 | 9.9% | 79.0% | 1.6% |
| Throopsville | 2.28 | 52.9 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 1966 | $1,042 | 29.7% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
| Tyre | 2.50 | 44.6 | 10.2% | 20.2% | 9.0% | 1966 | $918 | 22.7% | 78.0% | 3.7% |
| Auburn | 2.18 | 44.6 | 15.9% | 40.0% | 11.3% | 1951 | $1,076 | 25.2% | 90.0% | 4.0% |
| Mapleton | 2.85 | 34.7 | 14.8% | 18.1% | 14.7% | 1951 | $1,437 | 27.7% | 86.5% | 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 Cayuga. 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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