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East Ithaca

New York · 1,918 residents · 2.144 sq mi
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East Ithaca is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,410. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $332,700. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,918
−13%since 2000
from 2,192 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
895 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,022 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+42%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Ithaca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,410
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,491
+173%since 2000
from $23,988 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−10%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,611)
Black2.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(78)
Asian17.2%(378)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.1%(1,076)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,520)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(123)
Asian10.4%(199)
Other3.8%(72)
Diversity Score44.5%(853)
Diversity Score
44
−9%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+112%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.1%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2017
from 96.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 68.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Ithaca, New York?

East Ithaca, New York has about 1,918 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Ithaca, New York?

The typical household in East Ithaca, New York earns about $116,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Ithaca, New York expensive?

In East Ithaca, New York, the median home is worth about $332,700, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

How educated are people in East Ithaca, New York?

About 74.3% of adults age 25 and over in East Ithaca, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Ithaca, New York?

About 7.4% of people in East Ithaca, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Ithaca, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Ithaca, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 297 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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