Ithaca, New York Population 2022
Ithaca is a city located in Tompkins County New York. Ithaca has a 2020 population of 31,371. Ithaca is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 4.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,041 in 2010.
The average household income in Ithaca is $61,578 with a poverty rate of 39.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,203 per month, and the median house value is $239,100. The median age in Ithaca is 21.9 years, 22.5 years for males, and 21.7 years for females.
Ithaca Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ithacawas:
- White: 68.45%
- Asian: 17.25%
- Two or more races: 6.06%
- Black or African American: 5.53%
- Other race: 2.48%
- Native American: 0.24%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101,702 | -239 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 101,941 | -239 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 102,180 | -239 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 102,419 | -245 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 102,664 | -278 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 102,942 | -64 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 103,006 | -385 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 103,391 | -162 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 103,553 | 827 | 0.80% |
| 2012 | 102,726 | 905 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 101,821 | 81 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 101,740 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,924 | 68.45% |
| Asian | 5,272 | 17.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1,853 | 6.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,689 | 5.53% |
| Some Other Race | 758 | 2.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 73 | 0.24% |
Ithaca Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,723 | 2.13 | 25.8 |
| Non Family | 7,752 | 1.85 | 11.1 |
| Married | 2,163 | 2.88 | 73.4 |
| Female | 582 | 2.78 | 35.4 |
| Male | 226 | 3.09 | 50 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 160 | 1.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 446 | 3.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,661 | 14.37% |
| Some College | 952 | 8.24% |
| Associates Degree | 600 | 5.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,113 | 26.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,623 | 40.01% |
Ithaca Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,669 | 8,417 | 6,032 |
| Asian | 1,443 | 1,211 | 989 |
| 2+ Races | 505 | 462 | 252 |
| Black | 491 | 442 | 161 |
| Hispanic | 476 | 446 | 320 |
| Other Race | 64 | 51 | 32 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$37,013
Average Earnings
$39,944
Average Male
$33,954
Average Female
Ithaca Language by Age
Ithaca Language
77.07% of Ithaca residents speak only English, while 22.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.39% of the population.
Ithaca Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,300 | 4,378 | 30.62% |
| Asian | 4,872 | 2,562 | 52.59% |
| Multiple | 1,667 | 818 | 49.07% |
| Black | 929 | 646 | 69.54% |
| Hispanic | 1,187 | 584 | 49.20% |
| Other | 128 | NaN% |
39.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.10%
Male Poverty Rate
43.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ithaca
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ithaca is Black, with 69.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ithaca is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.58%.
Ithaca Marital Status
Marriage Rates
17.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.6%
Male Marriage Rate
15.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Ithaca Married by Age and Sex
Ithaca Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ithaca Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 417 | 2.16% |
| Black | 47 | 3.05% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.44% |
Ithaca Veterans by Education
4.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
39.10%
Born in Ithaca
82.16%
Native Born
17.84%
Foreign Born
12.24%
Non Citizen
5.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.16% of Ithaca residents were born in the United States, with 39.10% having been born in New York. 12.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31,371 | 178 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 31,193 | 178 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 31,015 | 178 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 30,837 | 178 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 30,659 | -32 | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 30,691 | 374 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 30,317 | -42 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 30,359 | -83 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 30,442 | 14 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 30,428 | 99 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 30,329 | 173 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 30,156 | 115 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 30,041 | 754 | 0.25% |
| 2000 | 29,287 | -254 | -0.09% |
| 1990 | 29,541 | 809 | 0.28% |
| 1980 | 28,732 | 2,506 | 0.92% |
| 1970 | 26,226 | -2,573 | -0.93% |
| 1960 | 28,799 | -458 | -0.16% |
| 1950 | 29,257 | 9,527 | 4.02% |
| 1940 | 19,730 | -978 | -0.48% |
| 1930 | 20,708 | 3,704 | 1.99% |
| 1920 | 17,004 | 2,202 | 1.40% |
| 1910 | 14,802 | 1,666 | 1.20% |
| 1900 | 13,136 | 2,057 | 1.72% |
| 1890 | 11,079 | 1,974 | 1.98% |
| 1880 | 9,105 | 643 | 0.74% |
| 1870 | 8,462 | 0.00% |