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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Ithaca

New York · 2,192 residents · 2.144 sq mi
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East Ithaca has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $107,600. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,192
−1%since 1990
from 2,215 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,022 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,033 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
−4%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Ithaca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,348 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,988
+17%since 1990
from $20,547 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$107,600
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$648
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $545 in 1990
US average: $602
49.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
50.2% rent
2.9
−14%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,884)
Black4%(88)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(82)
Asian10.2%(227)
Diversity Score39.3%(871)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,611)
Black2.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(78)
Asian17.2%(378)
Diversity Score49.1%(1,076)
49
+25%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

82.0%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 97.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
51.2%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−29%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Ithaca, New York?

East Ithaca, New York has about 2,192 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Ithaca, New York earns about $37,500 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 $107,600, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in East Ithaca, New York?

About 82.0% 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 15.1% 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 23 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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