CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
New York · Tompkins County · 4,767 residents · 33.764 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Tompkins County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 21 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $217,200.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
4,767
+7%since 2020
from 4,471 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 132 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−2%since 2020
from 42.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,644
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,917 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,386
+5%since 2020
from $37,493 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−14%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Retail trade14%
Other services3.6%
Public administration2.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Manufacturing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$217,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $173,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $826 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−2%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,157)
Black1.5%(68)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(112)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other2.8%(123)
Diversity Score16.7%(748)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,479)
Black1.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(63)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other2.9%(140)
Diversity Score14.5%(691)
Diversity Score
14
−13%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
−1%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
51.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 4,767 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 $82,644 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 $217,200, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.8% 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 8.7% 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