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Northwest Ithaca

New York · 2,225 residents · 3.554 sq mi
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Northwest Ithaca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,753. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,900. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,225
+100%since 2000
from 1,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
626 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+4%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K2K2K2K1990201020202024Northwest Ithaca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,753
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,053
+34%since 2000
from $31,271 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
+22%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+84%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,036)
Black2.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(19)
Asian1.9%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(1,604)
Black12.5%(279)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(137)
Asian2.7%(59)
Other6.6%(146)
Diversity Score57%(1,268)
Diversity Score
57
+302%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
61.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2016
from 72.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Ithaca, New York?

Northwest Ithaca, New York has about 2,225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Ithaca, New York earns about $56,753 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest Ithaca, New York expensive?

In Northwest Ithaca, New York, the median home is worth about $312,900, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Ithaca, New York?

About 56.3% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest Ithaca, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.8% of people in Northwest Ithaca, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northwest Ithaca, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Northwest Ithaca, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,237 residents, a change of about 125 percent over that period.

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

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