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East Ithaca

New York · 3,175 residents · 2.144 sq mi
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East Ithaca is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,125. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,300. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,175
+45%since 2000
from 2,192 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,481 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,022 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
−2%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Ithaca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,125
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,578
+98%since 2000
from $23,988 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,216
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
63.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−9%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58%(1,842)
Black3.5%(112)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(194)
Asian27%(856)
Other6.7%(214)
Diversity Score74%(2,351)
Diversity Score
74
+51%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+123%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Ithaca, New York?

East Ithaca, New York has about 3,175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Ithaca, New York earns about $88,125 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 $229,300, and the typical rent is about $1,216 a month.

How educated are people in East Ithaca, New York?

About 63.8% 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 18.9% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 960 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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