CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
New York · Tompkins County · 3,480 residents · 0.516 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45lowest young in NY#189 US19.6 yrs#161highest high poverty in NY#1673 US44.2%#265lowest low rent burden in NY16.9%TRACT SHAPE · Tompkins County, NY
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $190,400. At a median age of 19.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,480
+14%since 2020
from 3,062 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,744 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 5,934 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.6
+1%since 2020
from 19.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$4,536
+47%since 2020
from $3,092 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−68.5 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
+172%since 2020
from 0.210 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Other services1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Retail trade0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$190,400
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $343,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,669
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−69.4 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
69.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−47.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(2,268)
Black5.2%(158)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(278)
Asian6.7%(206)
Other5%(152)
Diversity Score54.2%(1,659)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(1,367)
Black9.6%(334)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(444)
Asian32%(1,112)
Other6.4%(223)
Diversity Score89.2%(3,106)
Diversity Score
89
+65%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
+39%since 2020
from 13.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
45.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
48.6%
+48.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Female
51.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Foreign born
16.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 3,480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $190,400, and the typical rent is about $1,669 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.0% 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 44.2% 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