CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 23
New York · Tompkins County · 5,373 residents · 65.546 sq mi
Notable rankings
#397lowest low density in NY81.97/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Tompkins County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 23 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,765. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $236,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
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
5,373
−8%since 2020
from 5,841 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 89 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−2%since 2020
from 41.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,765
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,912 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,918
Unchangedsince 2020
from $39,827 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+6%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.3%
Information6.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Other services1.1%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
Public administration0.6%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$236,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $205,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,446 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(5,072)
Black2.6%(151)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(209)
Asian1.8%(108)
Other5.2%(301)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,760)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(4,352)
Black2.8%(153)
Hispanic / Latino6%(320)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other9.8%(528)
Diversity Score41.2%(2,216)
Diversity Score
41
+37%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.1 min
+13%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 5,373 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 $90,765 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 $236,800, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.6% 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 11.5% 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