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Northeast Ithaca

New York · 2,701 residents · 1.469 sq mi
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Northeast Ithaca has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 86% 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 $292,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,701
+2%since 2000
from 2,655 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,839 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,807 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+12%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Northeast Ithaca
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,286
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,855 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,335
+71%since 2000
from $24,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,419
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $786 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+50%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(1,903)
Black6%(160)
Hispanic / Latino4%(106)
Asian15.6%(414)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(1,414)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(1,597)
Black5.4%(146)
Hispanic / Latino7%(189)
Asian21.3%(574)
Other9%(244)
Diversity Score75.5%(2,039)
Diversity Score
75
+42%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
49.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
80.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
36.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northeast Ithaca, New York?

Northeast Ithaca, New York has about 2,701 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northeast Ithaca, New York earns about $69,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northeast Ithaca, New York expensive?

In Northeast Ithaca, New York, the median home is worth about $292,800, and the typical rent is about $1,419 a month.

How educated are people in Northeast Ithaca, New York?

About 85.9% of adults age 25 and over in Northeast Ithaca, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.0% of people in Northeast Ithaca, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northeast Ithaca, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Northeast Ithaca, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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