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Ithaca

New York · 30,014 residents · 5.389 sq mi
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Ithaca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $171,400. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,014
+2%since 2000
from 29,287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,569 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 5,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.4
+2%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K31K32K33K1990201020202024Ithaca
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,919
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,441 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,346
+29%since 2000
from $13,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+23%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(20,893)
Black6.3%(1,854)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,555)
Asian13.6%(3,981)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.4%(15,638)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(20,023)
Black6.1%(1,842)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(2,057)
Asian16.1%(4,820)
Other3.4%(1,026)
Diversity Score63.9%(19,192)
Diversity Score
64
+20%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
29.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
40.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.2%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ithaca, New York?

Ithaca, New York has about 30,014 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ithaca, New York earns about $30,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ithaca, New York expensive?

In Ithaca, New York, the median home is worth about $171,400, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Ithaca, New York?

About 62.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ithaca, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ithaca, New York?

About 41.2% of people in Ithaca, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ithaca, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ithaca, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 473 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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