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Northwest Ithaca

New York · 1,413 residents · 3.554 sq mi
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Northwest Ithaca has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,955. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 59% 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 $241,400. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,413
+27%since 2000
from 1,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
−3%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K2K2K2K1990201020202024Northwest Ithaca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,955
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,056
+12%since 2000
from $31,271 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+62%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(1,158)
Black8.1%(115)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(48)
Asian2.9%(41)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(473)
Diversity Score
33
+136%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
57.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Ithaca, New York?

Northwest Ithaca, New York has about 1,413 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Ithaca, New York earns about $49,955 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 $241,400, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Ithaca, New York?

About 59.4% 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 14.7% 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 425 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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