State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
5,788.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.57%
Growth Since 2010
3.93%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
101,702
World Population Review
Ithaca, New York Population 2021
31,193
Ithaca is a city located in Tompkins County New York. With a 2020 population of 31,193, it is the 21st largest city in New York and the 1250th largest city in the United States . Ithaca is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 3.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,014 in 2010. Ithaca reached it's highest population of 31,193 in 2021. Spanning over 6 miles, Ithaca has a population density of 5,788 people per square mile.
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 Ithaca was:
- 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%
The current population of Ithaca, New York is 31,193 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 30,659.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 30,014.
Ithaca, New York Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Ithaca Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Ithaca Population by Race
Ithaca Population Pyramid $2021
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Ithaca Population by Age
Ithaca Households and Families
| 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
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Ithaca Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Ithaca Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ithaca Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Ithaca Educational Attainment by Race
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$37,013
Average Earnings
$39,944
Average Male
$33,954
Average Female
Ithaca Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ithaca Language by Age
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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 Language
Ithaca Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 228 | 128 | 56.14% |
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 White, with 30.62% 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 Poverty
Ithaca Poverty Rate by Education
Ithaca Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
17.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.6%
Male Marriage Rate
15.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Ithaca Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Ithaca Marital Status
Ithaca Veterans by War
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| 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 Race
Ithaca Veterans by Education
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4.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ithaca Veterans by Education
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52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Ithaca Employment by Age
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Ithaca Employment by Race
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Ithaca Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Ithaca Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |