Cayuga Heights is a village located in Tompkins County New York. Cayuga Heights has a 2024 population of 3,876. Cayuga Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -4.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,072 in 2020.
The average household income in Cayuga Heights is $186,264 with a poverty rate of 12.06%. The median age in Cayuga Heights is 42.3 years: 40 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cayuga Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,635 | 65.58% |
| Asian | 829 | 20.63% |
| Two or more races | 248 | 6.17% |
| Other race | 181 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 3.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,535 | 1.98 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 799 | 2.53 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 681 | 1.29 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Female | 55 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.48
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 1.23% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 1.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 515 | 20.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,518 | 60.1% |
| High School Graduate | 204 | 8.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.63% |
| Some College | 204 | 8.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,836 | 1,815 | 1,448 |
| Asian | 423 | 423 | 375 |
| 2+ Races | 174 | 170 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 174 | 152 | 144 |
| Other Race | 47 | 25 | 19 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,827 | $127,083 | $70,938 |
| High School Graduate | $106,013 | $106,200 | $5,781 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $85,732 | $106,261 | $52,273 |
| Some College | $250,001 | $0 | $250,001 |
$85,732
Average Earnings
$106,261
Average Male
$52,273
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.19% of Cayuga Heights residents speak only English, while 31.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,196 | 173 | 7.88% |
| Multiple | 209 | 117 | 55.98% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 104 | 43.15% |
| Asian | 517 | 72 | 13.93% |
| Other | 27 | 4 | 14.81% |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 60% |
12.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.09%
Male Poverty Rate
11.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cayuga Heights is Black, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cayuga Heights is White, with 7.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.41% |
| Some College | 4.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.02% |
| Male Employed | 2.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $172,500 | $245,794 |
| Households | $137,132 | $186,264 |
| Married Families | $169,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,250 | $109,900 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
129
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 39 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 95 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 4.34% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 12.11% |
| Black | 1 | 0.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.93%
Born in Cayuga Heights
72.65%
Native Born
27.35%
Foreign Born
17.57%
Non Citizen
9.78%
Naturalized
72.65% of Cayuga Heights residents were born in the United States, with 36.93% having been born in New York. 17.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,631 | -49 | -1.33% |
| 2028 | 3,680 | -49 | -1.31% |
| 2027 | 3,729 | -49 | -1.3% |
| 2026 | 3,778 | -49 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 3,827 | -49 | -1.26% |
| 2024 | 3,876 | -49 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 3,925 | -48 | -1.21% |
| 2022 | 3,973 | -90 | -2.22% |
| 2021 | 4,063 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 4,072 | 466 | 12.92% |
| 2019 | 3,606 | -60 | -1.64% |
| 2018 | 3,666 | -41 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 3,707 | -39 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 3,746 | -21 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 3,767 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 3,753 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 3,767 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 3,764 | 24 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 3,740 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3,740 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,273 | -184 | -5.32% |
| 1990 | 3,457 | 287 | 9.05% |
| 1980 | 3,170 | 40 | 1.28% |
| 1970 | 3,130 | 342 | 12.27% |
| 1960 | 2,788 | -843 | -23.22% |