CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
New York · Tompkins County · 2,200 residents · 0.197 sq mi
Notable rankings
#254highest education in NY78.0%#282lowest low broadband in NY78.2%#355lowest young in NY30.4 yrs#406lowest low income in NY$40,988TRACT SHAPE · Tompkins County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 1 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,988. Population has grown 40% since 2020. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Tompkins County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,200
+40%since 2020
from 1,575 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,168 / sq mi
+40%since 2020
from 7,995 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.4
−6%since 2020
from 32.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,988
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,309 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,292
+4%since 2020
from $43,482 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
−5%since 2020
from 0.575 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade2.7%
Other services2.6%
Information1.4%
Public administration1.3%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$428,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,468
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,180 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
96.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,023)
Black5.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(291)
Asian8.7%(137)
Other2.5%(39)
Diversity Score66.6%(1,049)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(1,625)
Black8%(176)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(91)
Asian10.3%(227)
Other3.7%(81)
Diversity Score54.3%(1,194)
Diversity Score
54
−19%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
78.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.7 min
+33%since 2020
from 15.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Foreign born
27.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,200 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $40,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $428,000, and the typical rent is about $1,468 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 78.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 20.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Tompkins CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024