Cayuga County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$66,583
Per Capita Income
$36,547
Poverty Rate
13.8%
SNAP Recipients
15.2%
Gini Index
0.447
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.9%
$25K–$50K19.6%
$50K–$75K18.1%
$75K–$100K13.6%
$100K–$150K17.4%
$150K–$200K7.3%
$200K+6.0%
The median household income in Cayuga County, NY is $66,583 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,547. 13.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.447 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).