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Ithaca

Nebraska · 160 residents · 0.233 sq mi
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Ithaca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,361. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−5%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
687 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 721 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+27%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951191431671911990201020202024Ithaca
2024183
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,361
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,041
+57%since 2000
from $15,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing13.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+134%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(10)
Diversity Score36.9%(59)
Diversity Score
37
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 82.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ithaca, Nebraska?

Ithaca, Nebraska has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ithaca, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ithaca, Nebraska earns about $32,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ithaca, Nebraska expensive?

In Ithaca, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Ithaca, Nebraska?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ithaca, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ithaca, Nebraska?

About 8.0% of people in Ithaca, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ithaca, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ithaca, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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