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Ithaca Overview

31,359
TOTAL POPULATION
15,721
MALE POPULATION
15,638
FEMALE POPULATION
100.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
22.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,566
PER CAPITA INCOME
$122,929
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,468
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.56
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
15,755
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Ithaca Area Codes

Race in Ithaca

The most populous races in Ithaca are White / Caucasian (20,841 | 66.5%), Asian (4,932 | 15.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,515 | 8.0%).
Race in Ithaca
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,93215.7%
Black / African American2,0476.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,5158.0%
Native / Alaskan460.2%
White / Caucasian20,84166.5%
Two or more Races2,1797.0%
Some other Race1,3144.2%
Total31,359100.0%

Ancestry in Ithaca

The most populous ancestries reported in Ithaca are Irish (3,070 | 9.8%), Indian (Asian) (3,010 | 9.6%), German (2,995 | 9.6%), English (2,442 | 7.8%), and Italian (2,242 | 7.1%), together accounting for 43.9% of all Ithaca residents.
Ancestry in Ithaca
Ancestry# Population% Population
African330.1%
American8242.6%
Arab5571.8%
Argentinean580.2%
Armenian250.1%
Australian80.0%
Austrian500.2%
Belizean100.0%
Bhutanese5791.8%
Blackfeet2330.7%
Bolivian320.1%
Brazilian220.1%
British3151.0%
Bulgarian540.2%
Burmese2680.9%
Canadian2280.7%
Cape Verdean220.1%
Carpatho Rusyn20.0%
Central American2370.8%
Cherokee710.2%
Colombian550.2%
Costa Rican120.0%
Croatian690.2%
Cuban1880.6%
Czech1470.5%
Czechoslovakian130.0%
Danish760.2%
Dominican1360.4%
Dutch2840.9%
Eastern European2590.8%
Ecuadorian1100.4%
Egyptian140.0%
English2,4427.8%
Ethiopian310.1%
European5661.8%
Filipino410.1%
Finnish990.3%
French5141.6%
French Canadian3841.2%
German2,9959.6%
German Russian80.0%
Greek4051.3%
Guatemalan1170.4%
Guyanese900.3%
Haitian140.0%
Honduran450.1%
Hungarian4391.4%
Indian (Asian)3,0109.6%
Indonesian860.3%
Iranian330.1%
Irish3,0709.8%
Iroquois240.1%
Israeli1430.5%
Italian2,2427.1%
Jamaican60.0%
Japanese310.1%
Kenyan730.2%
Korean1660.5%
Laotian340.1%
Latvian340.1%
Lebanese1800.6%
Lithuanian1310.4%
Luxembourger210.1%
Macedonian350.1%
Maltese140.0%
Mexican1660.5%
Moroccan160.1%
Native Hawaiian610.2%
Nigerian780.3%
Northern European520.2%
Norwegian1760.6%
Pakistani1120.4%
Panamanian20.0%
Pennsylvania German160.1%
Peruvian670.2%
Polish1,0913.5%
Portuguese940.3%
Puerto Rican6162.0%
Romanian1930.6%
Russian1,0363.3%
Salvadoran610.2%
Scandinavian810.3%
Scotch-Irish1250.4%
Scottish4011.3%
Senegalese60.0%
Sierra Leonean50.0%
Slavic100.0%
Slovak190.1%
Slovene390.1%
Somali80.0%
South African110.0%
South American3311.1%
South American Indian80.0%
Spaniard1630.5%
Spanish640.2%
Sri Lankan1170.4%
Subsaharan African4021.3%
Swedish3471.1%
Swiss320.1%
Syrian280.1%
Thai9012.9%
Tlingit-Haida210.1%
Turkish1550.5%
Ugandan50.0%
Ukrainian2060.7%
Vietnamese1050.3%
Welsh1640.5%
Yugoslavian240.1%
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Immigrants in Ithaca

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ithaca came from Asia (3,318 | 10.6%), Eastern Asia (1,938 | 6.2%), China (1,510 | 4.8%), Europe (1,476 | 4.7%), and South Central Asia (951 | 3.0%), together accounting for 29.3% of all Ithaca residents.
Immigrants in Ithaca
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4471.4%
Albania70.0%
Argentina210.1%
Asia3,31810.6%
Austria150.1%
Bangladesh930.3%
Belarus540.2%
Belize60.0%
Bolivia40.0%
Brazil1120.4%
Bulgaria540.2%
Cambodia270.1%
Canada4861.5%
Caribbean690.2%
Central America1050.3%
China1,5104.8%
Colombia460.2%
Costa Rica120.0%
Denmark160.1%
Dominican Republic690.2%
Eastern Africa1920.6%
Eastern Asia1,9386.2%
Eastern Europe6162.0%
Egypt140.0%
El Salvador490.2%
England1390.4%
Ethiopia110.0%
Europe1,4764.7%
France300.1%
Germany960.3%
Ghana290.1%
Greece330.1%
Guyana470.2%
Hong Kong2070.7%
Hungary340.1%
India6842.2%
Indonesia340.1%
Iran290.1%
Ireland150.1%
Israel360.1%
Italy1220.4%
Japan880.3%
Kenya730.2%
Korea3401.1%
Latin America4321.4%
Malaysia410.1%
Mexico190.1%
Middle Africa30.0%
Morocco300.1%
Nepal1130.4%
Netherlands330.1%
Nigeria530.2%
North Macedonia170.1%
Northern Africa550.2%
Northern Europe4781.5%
Oceania170.1%
Panama190.1%
Peru280.1%
Philippines310.1%
Poland100.0%
Portugal230.1%
Romania1150.4%
Russia1130.4%
Singapore150.1%
South Africa190.1%
South America2580.8%
South Central Asia9513.0%
South Eastern Asia3091.0%
Southern Europe2080.7%
Spain160.1%
Taiwan640.2%
Thailand1030.3%
Turkey780.3%
Ukraine2120.7%
Vietnam260.1%
Western Africa1780.6%
Western Asia1200.4%
Western Europe1740.5%
Zimbabwe110.0%
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Sex and Age in Ithaca

Sex and Age in Ithaca

The most populous age groups in Ithaca are 20 to 24 Years (5,659 | 36.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (5,007 | 32.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ithaca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years319 (2.0%)205 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Years283 (1.8%)405 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Years310 (2.0%)384 (2.5%)
15 to 19 Years2,737 (17.4%)2,820 (18.0%)
20 to 24 Years5,659 (36.0%)5,007 (32.0%)
25 to 29 Years1,238 (7.9%)1,266 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years686 (4.4%)717 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years758 (4.8%)876 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years772 (4.9%)574 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years423 (2.7%)422 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years408 (2.6%)401 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years692 (4.4%)461 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years394 (2.5%)709 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years434 (2.8%)350 (2.2%)
70 to 74 Years288 (1.8%)298 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years136 (0.9%)298 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years108 (0.7%)144 (0.9%)
85 Years and over76 (0.5%)301 (1.9%)
Total15,721 (100.0%)15,638 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ithaca

Median Family Size in Ithaca

The median family size in Ithaca is 2.51 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,798 | 77.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (211 | 5.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.14 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ithaca
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,798 (77.5%)2.53
Single Male/Father211 (5.8%)2.14
Single Female/Mother601 (16.7%)2.53
Total Families3,610 (100.0%)2.51

Median Household Size in Ithaca

The median household size in Ithaca is 1.80 persons per household, with single female/mother households (601 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.63 persons per household. non-family households (9,623 | 72.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.50 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ithaca
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,798 (21.1%)2.61
Single Male/Father211 (1.6%)2.32
Single Female/Mother601 (4.5%)2.63
Non-family9,623 (72.7%)1.50
Total Households13,233 (100.0%)1.80

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ithaca

Out of a total of 13,233 households in Ithaca, 3,610 (27.3%) are family households, while 9,623 (72.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,582, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,376.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ithaca
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,376 (40.6%)
2-Person Households1,582 (11.9%)2,254 (17.0%)
3-Person Households1,064 (8.0%)1,201 (9.1%)
4-Person Households688 (5.2%)306 (2.3%)
5-Person Households195 (1.5%)255 (1.9%)
6-Person Households31 (0.2%)60 (0.4%)
7+ Person Households50 (0.4%)171 (1.3%)
Total3,610 (27.3%)9,623 (72.7%)

Female Fertility in Ithaca

Fertility by Age in Ithaca

Average fertility rate in Ithaca is 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 84.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ithaca
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years13 (15.9%)2.0
35 to 50 years69 (84.2%)36.0
Total82 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ithaca

70.7% of women with births (82) in Ithaca are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 7.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ithaca
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
35 to 50 years46 (66.7%)23 (33.3%)
Total58 (70.7%)24 (29.3%)

Fertility by Education in Ithaca

Average fertility rate in Ithaca is 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 57.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 1.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 34.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ithaca
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School15 (18.3%)57.0
High School Diploma21 (25.6%)23.0
College or Associate's Degree16 (19.5%)3.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (2.4%)1.0
Graduate Degree28 (34.2%)14.0
Total82 (100.0%)7.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ithaca

29.3% of women with births in Ithaca are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ithaca
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School14 (93.3%)1 (6.7%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (70.7%)24 (29.3%)

Income in Ithaca

Income Overview in Ithaca

Per Capita Income in Ithaca is $28,566, while median incomes of families and households are $122,929 and $45,468 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income31,359$28,566
Median Family Income3,610$122,929
Mean Family Income3,610$144,470
Median Household Income13,233$45,468
Mean Household Income13,233$73,603
Income Deficit3,610$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)31,35926.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)31,35973.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index31,3590.56

Earnings by Sex in Ithaca

Average Earnings in Ithaca are $22,931, $25,382 for men and $18,689 for women, a difference of 26.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Ithaca
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,889 (51.2%)$25,382
Female9,424 (48.8%)$18,689
Total19,313 (100.0%)$22,931

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ithaca

The most common earnings brackets in Ithaca are $2,499 or less for men (1,359 | 13.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (1,806 | 19.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ithaca
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,359 (13.7%)1,806 (19.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,032 (10.4%)1,225 (13.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499697 (7.0%)581 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999173 (1.8%)265 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499438 (4.4%)346 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999211 (2.1%)156 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499257 (2.6%)206 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999190 (1.9%)267 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499117 (1.2%)218 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999456 (4.6%)197 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999456 (4.6%)349 (3.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999676 (6.8%)629 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999575 (5.8%)695 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999449 (4.5%)294 (3.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999266 (2.7%)149 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999290 (2.9%)147 (1.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999388 (3.9%)383 (4.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999189 (1.9%)300 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999614 (6.2%)712 (7.6%)
$100,000+1,056 (10.7%)499 (5.3%)
Total9,889 (100.0%)9,424 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ithaca

Average earnings in Ithaca are $42,873 for men and $38,758 for women, a difference of 9.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,123, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $30,089. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,545, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,278.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ithaca
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,378$25,278
High School Diploma$30,089$25,393
College or Associate's Degree$38,417$31,389
Bachelor's Degree$35,449$35,423
Graduate Degree$65,123$55,545
Total$42,873$38,758

Family Income in Ithaca

Family Income Brackets in Ithaca

According to the Ithaca family income data, there are 816 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 76 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ithaca
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001012.8%
$10,000 to $14,999762.1%
$15,000 to $24,999902.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991413.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992135.9%
$50,000 to $74,99949813.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992747.6%
$100,000 to $149,99974420.6%
$150,000 to $199,99965318.1%
$200,000+81622.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ithaca

4-person families (663 | 18.4%) account for the highest median family income in Ithaca with $198,116 per family, while 2-person families (1,751 | 48.5%) have the highest median income of $52,812 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ithaca
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,751 (48.5%)$105,625
3-Person Families999 (27.7%)$116,853
4-Person Families663 (18.4%)$198,116
5-Person Families166 (4.6%)$110,427
6-Person Families31 (0.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total3,610 (100.0%)$122,929

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ithaca

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ithaca
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners319 (8.8%)$0
1 Earner1,050 (29.1%)$100,192
2 Earners1,822 (50.5%)$147,500
3+ Earners419 (11.6%)$148,589
Total3,610 (100.0%)$122,929

Household Income in Ithaca

Household Income Brackets in Ithaca

With 2,435 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Ithaca, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 662 households (5.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ithaca
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,43518.4%
$10,000 to $14,9996625.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1518.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2319.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,94514.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,45611.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,0598.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,37610.4%
$150,000 to $199,9997815.9%
$200,000+1,1388.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ithaca

The median household income in Ithaca is $45,468, with the highest median household income of $110,349 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,655 households (20.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $15,587, with 4,593 households (34.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ithaca
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,593 (34.7%)$15,587
25 to 44 Years4,308 (32.6%)$49,217
45 to 64 Years2,655 (20.1%)$110,349
65+ Years1,677 (12.7%)$71,528
Total13,233 (100.0%)$45,468

Poverty in Ithaca

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ithaca

With 31.2% poverty level for males and 34.9% for females among the residents of Ithaca, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,039 males (67.1%) and 3,203 females (75.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ithaca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years82 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years20 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years36 (12.8%)99 (26.5%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)74 (24.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)44 (71.0%)
18 to 24 Years3,039 (67.1%)3,203 (75.8%)
25 to 34 Years210 (11.0%)212 (10.9%)
35 to 44 Years139 (9.1%)272 (18.8%)
45 to 54 Years53 (6.4%)20 (2.4%)
55 to 64 Years48 (4.4%)129 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years64 (9.3%)23 (3.5%)
75 Years and over27 (8.8%)104 (15.9%)
Total3,718 (31.2%)4,180 (34.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ithaca

According to the poverty statistics in Ithaca, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ithaca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years219 (72.8%)176 (100.0%)
5 Years34 (63.0%)96 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years246 (87.2%)275 (73.5%)
12 to 14 Years211 (100.0%)228 (75.5%)
15 Years60 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years131 (100.0%)18 (29.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,488 (32.9%)1,023 (24.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,693 (89.0%)1,737 (89.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,391 (90.9%)1,176 (81.2%)
45 to 54 Years778 (93.6%)803 (97.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,038 (95.6%)1,035 (88.9%)
65 to 74 Years627 (90.7%)625 (96.5%)
75 Years and over279 (91.2%)551 (84.1%)
Total8,195 (68.8%)7,797 (65.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ithaca

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ithaca show that 0.3% or 7 of the total 2,798 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 0.4%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ithaca
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,769 (99.6%)7 (0.4%)
1 or 2 Children947 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,791 (99.8%)7 (0.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ithaca

According to the poverty data in Ithaca, 11.4% or 24 single-father households and 29.1% or 175 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (12.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ithaca
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children6 (9.4%)28 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children18 (12.2%)100 (37.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (11.4%)175 (29.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ithaca

The poverty data for Ithaca shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (0.3%) and 199 of the single-parent households (24.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (0.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ithaca
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (0.4%)34 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)118 (28.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (0.3%)199 (24.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Ithaca

Employment by Class of Employer in Ithaca

Among the 14,443 employed individuals in Ithaca, private company employees (6,621 | 45.8%), not-for-profit organizations (4,483 | 31.0%), and state government employees (1,105 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ithaca
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,62145.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4232.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7765.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,48331.0%
Local Government Employees8325.8%
State Government Employees1,1057.6%
Federal Government Employees1801.3%
Unpaid Family Workers230.2%
Total14,443100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ithaca

According to the labor force statistics for Ithaca, out of the total population over 16 years of age (29,339), 53.7% or 15,755 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 930 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 91.3% or 1,510 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.5% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ithaca
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years751 (13.8%)2 (0.3%)
20 to 24 Years5,813 (54.5%)453 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,888 (75.4%)32 (1.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,150 (82.0%)91 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,289 (76.8%)199 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,510 (91.3%)65 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years894 (77.5%)16 (1.8%)
60 to 64 Years779 (70.6%)4 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years569 (41.5%)45 (7.9%)
75 Years and over113 (10.6%)13 (11.5%)
Total15,755 (53.7%)930 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ithaca

According to labor force statistics for Ithaca, 78.8% of individuals (8,508) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,797) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 408 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.8% or 6,377 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 30.6% or 75 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ithaca
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School245 (72.7%)103 (30.6%)
High School Diploma570 (71.2%)37 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree1,322 (74.8%)205 (11.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,377 (80.8%)189 (2.4%)
Total8,508 (78.8%)518 (4.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ithaca

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ithaca are Community & Social Service (4,865 | 32.8%), Education Instruction & Library (3,277 | 22.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,215 | 14.9%), Life, Physical & Social Science (1,054 | 7.1%), and Management (964 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ithaca

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ithaca, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (77.1%), Architecture & Engineering (73.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (56.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (92.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.7%), and Education, Arts & Media (82.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ithaca
OccupationMaleFemale
Management503 (52.2%)461 (47.8%)
Business & Financial324 (49.2%)334 (50.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,159 (52.3%)1,056 (47.7%)
Computers & Mathematics478 (56.4%)370 (43.6%)
Architecture & Engineering229 (73.2%)84 (26.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science452 (42.9%)602 (57.1%)
Community & Social Service 2,321 (47.7%)2,544 (52.3%)
Education, Arts & Media106 (17.7%)492 (82.3%)
Legal Services & Support175 (77.1%)52 (22.9%)
Education Instruction & Library1,627 (49.6%)1,650 (50.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment413 (54.1%)350 (45.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating47 (15.3%)260 (84.7%)
Health Technologists18 (7.2%)232 (92.8%)
Total (Category)4,354 (48.3%)4,655 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)7,394 (49.8%)7,440 (50.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ithaca are Food Preparation & Serving (1,561 | 10.5%), Personal Care & Service (569 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (271 | 1.8%), Healthcare Support (257 | 1.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (185 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Ithaca

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ithaca, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (95.4%), Security & Protection (93.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (92.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.7%), Personal Care & Service (62.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ithaca
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support47 (18.3%)210 (81.7%)
Security & Protection253 (93.4%)18 (6.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention171 (92.4%)14 (7.6%)
Law Enforcement82 (95.4%)4 (4.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving746 (47.8%)815 (52.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance79 (58.5%)56 (41.5%)
Personal Care & Service216 (38.0%)353 (62.0%)
Total (Category)1,341 (48.0%)1,452 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)7,394 (49.8%)7,440 (50.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ithaca are Office & Administration (1,380 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (706 | 4.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ithaca

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ithaca
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related475 (67.3%)231 (32.7%)
Office & Administration546 (39.6%)834 (60.4%)
Total (Category)1,021 (48.9%)1,065 (51.0%)
Total (Overall)7,394 (49.8%)7,440 (50.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ithaca are Construction & Extraction (230 | 1.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (124 | 0.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (89 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ithaca

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ithaca
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry21 (23.6%)68 (76.4%)
Construction & Extraction230 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)375 (84.7%)68 (15.3%)
Total (Overall)7,394 (49.8%)7,440 (50.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ithaca are Material Moving (196 | 1.3%), Production (180 | 1.2%), and Transportation (127 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ithaca

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ithaca
OccupationMaleFemale
Production84 (46.7%)96 (53.3%)
Transportation99 (77.9%)28 (22.1%)
Material Moving120 (61.2%)76 (38.8%)
Total (Category)303 (60.2%)200 (39.8%)
Total (Overall)7,394 (49.8%)7,440 (50.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ithaca

Employment Industries in Ithaca

The major employment industries in Ithaca include Educational Services (6,490 | 43.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,682 | 11.3%), Professional & Scientific (1,452 | 9.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (902 | 6.1%), and Retail Trade (884 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in Ithaca

Employment Industries by Sex in Ithaca

The Ithaca industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (93.2%), and Utilities (90.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.7%), and Wholesale Trade (75.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ithaca
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (11.3%)86 (88.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction308 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing397 (78.0%)112 (22.0%)
Wholesale Trade16 (24.6%)49 (75.4%)
Retail Trade629 (71.2%)255 (28.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing82 (93.2%)6 (6.8%)
Utilities73 (90.1%)8 (9.9%)
Information183 (50.8%)177 (49.2%)
Finance & Insurance149 (87.1%)22 (12.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing125 (42.5%)169 (57.5%)
Professional & Scientific814 (56.1%)638 (43.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support103 (32.4%)215 (67.6%)
Educational Services2,769 (42.7%)3,721 (57.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance228 (25.3%)674 (74.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation328 (72.7%)123 (27.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services908 (54.0%)774 (46.0%)
Public Administration217 (78.3%)60 (21.7%)
Total7,394 (49.8%)7,440 (50.2%)

Education in Ithaca

School Enrollment in Ithaca

The most common levels of schooling among the 19,142 students in Ithaca are college / undergraduate (13,308 | 69.5%), graduate / professional (3,859 | 20.2%), and middle school (605 | 3.2%).
School Enrollment in Ithaca
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3731.9%
Kindergarten1190.6%
Elementary School4812.5%
Middle School6053.2%
High School3972.1%
College / Undergraduate13,30869.5%
Graduate / Professional3,85920.2%
Total19,142100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ithaca

Out of a total of 19,142 students who are enrolled in schools in Ithaca, 15,735 (82.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,407 (17.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,044 (98.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 572 (82.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ithaca
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds215 (69.1%)96 (30.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old503 (78.5%)138 (21.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds572 (82.4%)122 (17.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds291 (77.0%)87 (23.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds105 (2.0%)5,044 (98.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,420 (14.7%)8,253 (85.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds152 (8.4%)1,648 (91.6%)
35 Years and over154 (31.0%)342 (69.0%)
Total3,407 (17.8%)15,735 (82.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ithaca

Social sciences (1,562 | 14.5%), engineering (1,154 | 10.7%), literature & languages (1,104 | 10.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,066 | 9.9%), and science & technology (1,013 | 9.4%) are the most common fields of study among 10,769 individuals in Ithaca who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ithaca
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6015.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,0669.9%
Physical & Health Sciences5495.1%
Psychology5775.4%
Social Sciences1,56214.5%
Engineering1,15410.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies1111.0%
Science & Technology1,0139.4%
Business5405.0%
Education4404.1%
Literature & Languages1,10410.2%
Liberal Arts & History5254.9%
Visual & Performing Arts6606.1%
Communications3553.3%
Arts & Humanities5124.8%
Total10,769100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ithaca

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ithaca

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ithaca are males with 1 vehicle (2,564, accounting for 40.1%) and females with 1 vehicle (2,701, making up 41.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ithaca
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,163 (18.2%)1,130 (18.1%)
1 Vehicle2,564 (40.1%)2,701 (43.2%)
2 Vehicles2,007 (31.4%)1,626 (26.0%)
3 Vehicles446 (7.0%)502 (8.0%)
4 Vehicles173 (2.7%)223 (3.6%)
5 or more Vehicles41 (0.6%)63 (1.0%)
Total6,394 (100.0%)6,245 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ithaca

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ithaca are 10 to 14 minutes (2,787 commuters, 25.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (2,247 commuters, 20.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,762 commuters, 15.9%).
Commute Time in Ithaca
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2342.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1,76215.9%
10 to 14 Minutes2,78725.1%
15 to 19 Minutes2,24720.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1,66715.0%
25 to 29 Minutes4183.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1,0559.5%
35 to 39 Minutes1811.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1691.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1991.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1701.5%
90 or more Minutes1981.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Ithaca

The most common commute times in Ithaca are 10 to 14 minutes (1,500 commuters, 27.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,287 commuters, 22.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ithaca
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes63 (1.2%)171 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes779 (14.3%)983 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,500 (27.6%)1,287 (22.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,102 (20.3%)1,145 (20.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes728 (13.4%)939 (16.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes120 (2.2%)298 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes609 (11.2%)446 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes107 (2.0%)74 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes104 (1.9%)65 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes65 (1.2%)134 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes133 (2.5%)37 (0.6%)
90 or more Minutes123 (2.3%)75 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ithaca

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ithaca are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (1,101, 20.3%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (896, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ithaca
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM27 (0.5%)20 (0.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM97 (1.8%)15 (0.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM17 (0.3%)39 (0.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM187 (3.4%)343 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM423 (7.8%)59 (1.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM330 (6.1%)420 (7.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM581 (10.7%)538 (9.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM726 (13.4%)557 (9.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM540 (9.9%)896 (15.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,101 (20.3%)808 (14.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM264 (4.9%)486 (8.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM135 (2.5%)247 (4.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM398 (7.3%)744 (13.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM607 (11.2%)482 (8.5%)
Total5,433 (100.0%)5,654 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ithaca

Occupancy by Ownership in Ithaca

Of the total 13,233 dwellings in Ithaca, owner-occupied units account for 3,603 (27.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,630 (72.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ithaca
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,60327.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,63072.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,233100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ithaca

Occupancy by Household Size in Ithaca
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,37640.6%
2-Person Household3,83629.0%
3-Person Household2,26517.1%
4+ Person Household1,75613.3%
Total Housing Units13,233100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ithaca

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ithaca
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household865 (16.1%)4,511 (83.9%)
2-Person Household1,283 (33.5%)2,553 (66.5%)
3-Person Household645 (28.5%)1,620 (71.5%)
4+ Person Household810 (46.1%)946 (53.9%)
Total Housing Units3,603 (27.2%)9,630 (72.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ithaca

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ithaca
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School58 (24.2%)182 (75.8%)
High School Diploma238 (20.5%)920 (79.4%)
College/Associate Degree758 (20.3%)2,985 (79.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,549 (31.5%)5,543 (68.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ithaca

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ithaca
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,13053.9%
35 to 44 Years1,77113.4%
45 to 54 Years1,0698.1%
55 to 64 Years1,58612.0%
65 to 74 Years9487.2%
75 to 84 Years5173.9%
85 Years and Over2121.6%
Total13,233100.0%

Housing Finances in Ithaca

Median Income by Occupancy in Ithaca

Median Income by Occupancy in Ithaca
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,603 (27.2%)$132,292
Renter-Occupied9,630 (72.8%)$30,337
Average13,233 (100.0%)$45,468

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ithaca

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ithaca
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (0.5%)1,582 (16.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99947 (1.3%)791 (8.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)658 (6.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99952 (1.4%)415 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99955 (1.5%)632 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999102 (2.8%)1,128 (11.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999155 (4.3%)1,791 (18.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999536 (14.9%)917 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999377 (10.5%)688 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999691 (19.2%)689 (7.1%)
$150,000 or more1,571 (43.6%)339 (3.5%)
Total3,603 (100.0%)9,630 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ithaca

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ithaca
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30065 (1.8%)163 (1.7%)
$300 to $499111 (3.1%)168 (1.7%)
$500 to $799397 (11.0%)462 (4.8%)
$800 to $999318 (8.8%)1,281 (13.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499871 (24.2%)3,332 (34.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999567 (15.7%)1,439 (14.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499471 (13.1%)1,500 (15.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999306 (8.5%)655 (6.8%)
$3,000 or more497 (13.8%)239 (2.5%)
Total3,603 (100.0%)9,630 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ithaca

Housing Structures in Ithaca

Housing Structures in Ithaca
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,06030.7%
Single Unit, Attached4393.3%
2 Unit Apartments1,85714.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,39610.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,79613.6%
10 or more Apartments3,58727.1%
Mobile Home / Other980.7%
Total13,233100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ithaca

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ithaca
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,846 (70.1%)1,214 (29.9%)
Single Unit, Attached57 (13.0%)382 (87.0%)
2 Unit Apartments335 (18.0%)1,522 (82.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments77 (5.5%)1,319 (94.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments31 (1.7%)1,765 (98.3%)
10 or more Apartments159 (4.4%)3,428 (95.6%)
Mobile Home / Other98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,603 (27.2%)9,630 (72.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ithaca

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ithaca
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room17 (0.5%)687 (7.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms115 (3.2%)3,009 (31.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms907 (25.2%)3,710 (38.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,120 (31.1%)1,145 (11.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,444 (40.1%)1,079 (11.2%)
Total3,603 (100.0%)9,630 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ithaca

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ithaca
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,203 (88.9%)5,206 (54.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas29 (0.8%)232 (2.4%)
Electricity206 (5.7%)3,904 (40.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene48 (1.3%)79 (0.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels105 (2.9%)119 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.3%)90 (0.9%)
Total3,603 (100.0%)9,630 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ithaca

Household Vehicle Usage in Ithaca
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle173 (4.8%)3,438 (35.7%)
1 Vehicle1,665 (46.2%)3,727 (38.7%)
2 Vehicles1,378 (38.3%)1,599 (16.6%)
3 or more Vehicles387 (10.7%)866 (9.0%)
Total3,603 (100.0%)9,630 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ithaca

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ithaca

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,5272,076
Median Property Value$290,400$345,300
Median Household Income$80,313$1,167
Monthly Housing Costs$968$497
Real Estate Taxes$7,389$22

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ithaca

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ithaca
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00099 (6.5%)25 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99991 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999619 (40.5%)680 (32.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999661 (43.3%)1,068 (51.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99949 (3.2%)276 (13.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)13 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more8 (0.5%)14 (0.7%)
Total1,527 (100.0%)2,076 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ithaca

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ithaca
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00064 (4.2%)99 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99972 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99988 (5.8%)35 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99959 (3.9%)14 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999376 (24.6%)96 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999209 (13.7%)160 (7.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999255 (16.7%)168 (8.1%)
$150,000 or more404 (26.5%)436 (21.0%)
Total1,527 (100.0%)2,076 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ithaca

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ithaca
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x563 (36.9%)156,847 (7,555.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x222 (14.5%)775 (37.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x217 (14.2%)806 (38.8%)
4.0x or more508 (33.3%)189 (9.1%)
Total1,527 (100.0%)2,076 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ithaca

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ithaca
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49962 (4.1%)25 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,338 (87.6%)1 (0.1%)
Total1,527 (100.0%)2,076 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ithaca

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ithaca

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ithaca
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years713 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,529 (94.3%)213 (5.7%)
19 to 25 Years13,699 (96.2%)546 (3.8%)
26 to 34 Years3,271 (98.2%)61 (1.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,758 (92.5%)222 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,639 (99.1%)15 (0.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,162 (96.1%)88 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,339 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older961 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,071 (96.3%)1,145 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ithaca

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ithaca
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born713 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,529 (94.3%)213 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13,699 (96.2%)546 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ithaca

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ithaca
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,150 (96.8%)202 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,968 (99.3%)36 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,303 (95.4%)110 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,943 (97.5%)49 (2.5%)
$100,000 and over7,969 (99.2%)63 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ithaca

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ithaca
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6105 (14.7%)608 (85.3%)
6 to 18 Years868 (23.2%)2,886 (77.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,077 (7.6%)12,934 (90.8%)
25 to 34 Years398 (11.9%)3,029 (90.9%)
35 to 44 Years502 (16.9%)2,328 (78.1%)
45 to 54 Years404 (24.4%)1,386 (83.8%)
55 to 64 Years557 (24.8%)1,797 (79.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,274 (95.2%)972 (72.6%)
75 Years and over951 (99.0%)650 (67.6%)
Total6,136 (19.7%)26,590 (85.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ithaca

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ithaca
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years108 (13.2%)32 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years857 (8.5%)521 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years241 (7.0%)289 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years150 (21.7%)93 (14.3%)
75 Years and over90 (29.4%)281 (42.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ithaca

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ithaca: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years22 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years69 (0.7%)7 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years26 (0.7%)83 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years105 (15.2%)28 (4.3%)
75 Years and over38 (12.4%)194 (29.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ithaca: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years33 (4.0%)10 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.0%)53 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years44 (1.3%)18 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (2.8%)10 (1.5%)
75 Years and over22 (7.2%)10 (1.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ithaca: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years53 (6.5%)22 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years688 (6.8%)423 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years108 (3.1%)128 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years6 (0.9%)18 (2.8%)
75 Years and over28 (9.1%)15 (2.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ithaca: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years21 (0.2%)1 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years112 (3.3%)135 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years42 (6.1%)65 (10.0%)
75 Years and over44 (14.4%)168 (25.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ithaca: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years47 (1.4%)63 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (0.4%)17 (2.6%)
75 Years and over9 (2.9%)16 (2.4%)

Technology Access in Ithaca

Computing Device Access in Ithaca

Computing Device Access in Ithaca
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,36393.4%
Smartphone12,50394.5%
Tablet8,06060.9%
No Computing Device3112.4%
Total13,233100.0%

Internet Access in Ithaca

Internet Access in Ithaca
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home10,32778.0%
Cellular Data Only7385.6%
Satellite Internet5234.0%
No Internet1,91214.4%
Total13,233100.0%

Ithaca Summary

Ithaca, NY is a city located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. It is the county seat of Tompkins County and is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 people and is known for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and progressive politics.

History

The area that is now Ithaca was originally inhabited by the Cayuga Nation, a member of the Iroquois Confederacy. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the city was officially founded in 1788. In the early 1800s, Ithaca became an important stop on the Underground Railroad, providing a safe haven for escaped slaves. In 1865, Cornell University was founded in Ithaca, and the city quickly became a center of education and culture.

Geography

Ithaca is located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, about halfway between Syracuse and Binghamton. The city is situated on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, the longest of the Finger Lakes. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and is known for its natural beauty.

Economy

Ithaca’s economy is largely driven by education and tourism. Cornell University and Ithaca College are two of the city’s largest employers, and the city is also home to several other colleges and universities. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with visitors drawn to the city’s natural beauty and vibrant culture.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Ithaca had a population of 30,014 people. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial groups being White (77.2%), African American (7.2%), Asian (5.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). The median household income in Ithaca is $41,945, and the median age is 24.7 years.
Ithaca is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history and a bright future. The city is known for its natural beauty, progressive politics, and vibrant culture, and it is home to two of the most prestigious universities in the country. Ithaca is a great place to live, work, and visit, and it is sure to remain an important part of the Finger Lakes region for many years to come.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ithaca?
Total Population of Ithaca is 31,359.
What is the Total Male Population of Ithaca?
Total Male Population of Ithaca is 15,721.
What is the Total Female Population of Ithaca?
Total Female Population of Ithaca is 15,638.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ithaca?
There are 100.53 Males per 100 Females in Ithaca.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ithaca?
There are 99.47 Females per 100 Males in Ithaca.
What is the Median Population Age in Ithaca?
Median Population Age in Ithaca is 22.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ithaca
Average Family Size in Ithaca is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ithaca
Average Household Size in Ithaca is 1.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ithaca?
Per Capita income in Ithaca is $28,566.
What is the Median Family Income in Ithaca?
Median Family Income in Ithaca is $122,929.
What is the Median Household income in Ithaca?
Median Household Income in Ithaca is $45,468.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ithaca?
Income or Wage Gap in Ithaca is 26.4%.
Women in Ithaca earn 73.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ithaca?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ithaca is 0.56.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ithaca?
There are 15,755 People in the Labor Forcein in Ithaca.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ithaca?
53.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Ithaca.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ithaca?
Unemployment Rate in Ithaca is 5.9%.