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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northwest Ithaca

New York · 988 residents · 3.554 sq mi
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Northwest Ithaca is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,935. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $107,400. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

988
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
278 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.4
+7%vs 2000
vs 47.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8641K2K2K2K1990201020202024Northwest Ithaca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,935
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,389
−48%vs 2000
vs $31,271 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$107,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $142,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$488
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $713 in 2000
US average: $450
64.7%
+6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
35.3% rent
2.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(942)
Black3.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score12.8%(126)
13
−10%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.4%
−26.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.6%
−15.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.1%
−20.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Northwest Ithaca, New York?

Northwest Ithaca, New York has about 988 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Northwest Ithaca, New York earns about $38,935 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 $107,400, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Ithaca, New York?

About 26.4% 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 5.4% of people in Northwest Ithaca, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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