CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 11
New York · Tompkins County · 6,154 residents · 6.878 sq mi
Notable rankings
#126lowest young in NY#1515 US23.7 yrs#192lowest short commute in NY16.0 min#436highest population in NY6,154TRACT SHAPE · Tompkins County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 11 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,691. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $358,800. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tompkins County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% 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
6,154
+10%since 2020
from 5,598 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
895 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 814 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 23.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,691
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,591 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,718
+10%since 2020
from $31,553 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
−3%since 2020
from 0.526 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
Retail trade4.7%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$358,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $253,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,719
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,161 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
55.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+47%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(4,630)
Black5.2%(291)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(185)
Asian5.4%(301)
Other3.4%(191)
Diversity Score38.5%(2,156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(4,515)
Black2.9%(180)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(521)
Asian6.5%(399)
Other8.8%(539)
Diversity Score55.2%(3,399)
Diversity Score
55
+43%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.0 min
−21%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
53.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
14.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 6,154 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 $54,691 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 $358,800, and the typical rent is about $1,719 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 67.8% 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 29.2% 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