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Northwest Ithaca

New York · 2,231 residents · 3.554 sq mi
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Northwest Ithaca has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,714. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,116 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $225,900. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,231
+100%since 2000
from 1,115 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
628 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 314 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+2%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K2K2K2K1990201020202024Northwest Ithaca
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,714
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,757
−2%since 2000
from $31,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
55.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(1,663)
Black7.9%(177)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(161)
Asian4.3%(97)
Other5.2%(116)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,170)
Diversity Score
52
+270%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest Ithaca, New York?

Northwest Ithaca, New York has about 2,231 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest Ithaca, New York earns about $61,714 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 $225,900, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest Ithaca, New York?

About 43.7% 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 22.4% 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 1,243 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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

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