Ithaca, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

102,237

0.395% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

31.3

0.643% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

17.5%

7.53% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$61,361

1.86% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$218,700

6.89% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

51,137

0.501% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Ithaca, NY had a population of 102k people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $61,361. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Ithaca, NY declined from 102,642 to 102,237, a −0.395% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,240 to $61,361, a 1.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ithaca, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.39%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.68%), and White (Hispanic) (2.69%).

None of the households in Ithaca, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.7% of the residents in Ithaca, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ithaca, NY are Cornell University (8,245 degrees awarded in 2020), Ithaca College (1,663 degrees), and Tompkins Cortland Community College (537 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Ithaca, NY was $218,700, and the homeownership rate was 54%.

Most people in Ithaca, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ithaca, NY was 2 cars per household.

Ithaca, NY borders Auburn, NY, Binghamton, NY, Cortland, NY, Elmira, NY, and Seneca Falls, NY.

Population & Diversity

Ithaca, NY is home to a population of 102k people, from which 92.7% are citizens. As of 2018, 13.1% of Ithaca, NY residents were born outside of the country (13.5k people).

In 2020, there were 8.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.6k people) in Ithaca, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.58k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.7%

2020 Citizenship

92.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.7% of Ithaca, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Ithaca, NY was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ithaca, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ithaca, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.6k ± 166
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.58k ± 384
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.49k ± 517

5.23%

Hispanic Population

5.34k people

5.23% of the people in Ithaca, NY are hispanic (5.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ithaca, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

13.5k people

13.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

As of 2018, 13.1% of Ithaca, NY residents (13.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ithaca, NY was 13.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ithaca, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,419 ± 228
Gulf War (2001-)
661 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
426 ± 146

Ithaca, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ithaca, NY employs 51.1k people. The largest industries in Ithaca, NY are Educational Services (17,821 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,748 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,688 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,750), Public Administration ($61,648), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,031).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

51.1k

2020 Value

± 1,807

0.501%

1 Year growth

± 4.58%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Ithaca, NY grew at a rate of 0.501%, from 50.9k employees to 51.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ithaca, NY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,270 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,917 people), and Management Occupations (4,904 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ithaca, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.1k

2020 Value

± 1,807

0.501%

1 Year growth

± 4.58%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Ithaca, NY grew at a rate of 0.501%, from 50.9k employees to 51.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ithaca, NY, are Educational Services (17,821 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,748 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,688 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ithaca, NY, though some of these residents may live in Ithaca, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,839

Median earning men ± $2,646

$31,029

Median earning women ± $1,401

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($63,696), Manufacturing ($61,491), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,697), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,645), and Manufacturing ($40,074).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

955
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
562
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
472
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$588k
Manufacturing
$461k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$279k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Ithaca, NY awarded 10,445 degrees. The student population of Ithaca, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 15,657 male students and 18,081 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ithaca, NY are White (4,260 and 53.6%), followed by Asian (1,317 and 16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (860 and 10.8%), and Unknown (675 and 8.49%).

The largest universities in Ithaca, NY by number of degrees awarded are Cornell University (8,245 and 78.9%), Ithaca College (1,663 and 15.9%), and Tompkins Cortland Community College (537 and 5.14%).

The most popular majors in Ithaca, NY are General Business Administration & Management (870 and 8.33%), Computer Science (727 and 6.96%), and Labor & Industrial Relations (351 and 3.36%).

The median tuition cost in Ithaca, NY for private four year colleges is $52,598.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Ithaca, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 23.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 33,738 (46.4% men and 53.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 33,738 students enrolled in Ithaca, NY, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,353 records, of which 53.8% were women and 46.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
419 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
318 degree-majors awarded
Labor & Industrial Relations
270 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ithaca, NY was Computer Science with 419 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ithaca, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Cornell University
8,245 degrees awarded
Ithaca College
1,663 degrees awarded
Tompkins Cortland Community College
537 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Cornell University with 8,245 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 5,042 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ithaca, NY, which is 0.933 times less than the 5,403 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,260 degrees mean that there were 3.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,317 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($52,598) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2020, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.01M), Bachelors Degree (3.13M), and Some college (2.8M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ithaca, NY was $218,700 in 2020, which is 0.952 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $204,600 to $218,700, a 6.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Ithaca, NY is 54%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Ithaca, NY have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ithaca, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ithaca, NY is $61,361. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Ithaca, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $120,036, followed by Putnam County, NY and Suffolk County, NY, with respective values of $107,246 and $105,362.

Housing

Property

$218,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,875

$22,025

Median Property Taxes

±$824

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ithaca, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ithaca, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54%

Homeownership

2020

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 54% of the housing units in Ithaca, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ithaca, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ithaca, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $120,036, followed by Putnam County, NY and Suffolk County, NY, with respective values of $107,246 and $105,362.

The following map shows all of the counties in Ithaca, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,361

Median Household Income

± $2,094

40.8k

Number of Households

± 1,609

In 2020, the median household income of the 40.8k households in Ithaca, NY grew to $61,361 from the previous year's value of $60,240.

The following chart displays the households in Ithaca, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ithaca, NY is from New York.

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (57.6%)
Walked (12.9%)
Worked At Home (11.2%)

In 2020, 57.6% of workers in Ithaca, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.9%) and those who worked at home (11.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ithaca, NY have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in Ithaca, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ithaca, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ithaca, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ithaca, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ithaca, NY (15.5k out of 88.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ithaca, NY is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.4% of the population of Ithaca, NY has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 0.612% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 34.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.59%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

0.612%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ithaca, NY grew by 5.07% from 3.42% to 3.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ithaca, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.