CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2.02
New York · Tompkins County · 2,226 residents · 0.11 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33highest high poverty in NY#414 US58.4%#44lowest low income in NY#514 US$20,515#62lowest short commute in NY#1910 US14.0 min#110lowest young in NY#1052 US22.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Tompkins County, NY
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $243,300. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 58.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,226
+8%since 2020
from 2,065 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20,236 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 18,773 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$23,343
+32%since 2020
from $17,693 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
58.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
−19%since 2020
from 0.629 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.8%
Information4.1%
Retail trade3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$243,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $221,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,373
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,187 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
81.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(1,009)
Black1.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(194)
Asian19.4%(400)
Other21%(434)
Diversity Score83.8%(1,731)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,848)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(46)
Asian8.9%(198)
Other5.2%(115)
Diversity Score37.5%(834)
Diversity Score
37
−55%since 2020
from 84 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.0 min
−24%since 2020
from 18.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
61.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
Female
43.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
Foreign born
15.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% 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 2,226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $243,300, and the typical rent is about $1,373 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.8% 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 58.4% 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