CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
New York · Tompkins County · 4,304 residents · 21.272 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Tompkins County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 20 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,672. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $241,600. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
4,304
−6%since 2020
from 4,557 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
202 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 214 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+12%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,672
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,438 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,361
+18%since 2020
from $30,879 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+11%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
Other services6.4%
Retail trade5.6%
Public administration5.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Education & health services1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$241,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $192,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $911 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+17%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,007)
Black3.7%(169)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(203)
Asian1.6%(75)
Other2.3%(103)
Diversity Score27.8%(1,268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(3,570)
Black1.5%(66)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(238)
Asian6.3%(270)
Other3.7%(160)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,632)
Diversity Score
38
+36%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.5 min
−5%since 2020
from 21.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 4,304 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 $73,672 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 $241,600, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.8% 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 21.5% 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