Ithaca is a city located in Gratiot County Michigan. Ithaca has a 2024 population of 2,801. It is also the county seat of Gratiot County. Ithaca is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,847 in 2020.
The average household income in Ithaca is $70,588 with a poverty rate of 20.21%. The median age in Ithaca is 42.2 years: 40.1 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ithaca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,638 | 92.89% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 45 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,183 | 2.32 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 531 | 2.9 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 460 | 1.35 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Male | 100 | 3.48 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 92 | 2.53 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 6.03% |
| Associates Degree | 182 | 9.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 344 | 17.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 7.66% |
| High School Graduate | 670 | 33.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 440 | 22.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,788 | 1,642 | 480 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 85 | 15 |
| Other Race | 45 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,083 | $62,375 | $34,044 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,288 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,950 | $21,486 | $26,345 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,814 | $25,250 | $33,425 |
| Some College | $31,219 | $24,167 | $33,138 |
$30,814
Average Earnings
$25,250
Average Male
$33,425
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.61% of Ithaca residents speak only English, while 4.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,463 | 312 | 12.67% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 162 | 73.64% |
| Multiple | 84 | 54 | 64.29% |
| Black | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| Other | 45 | 37 | 82.22% |
| Native | 28 | 28 | 100% |
20.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.83%
Male Poverty Rate
14.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ithaca is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ithaca is White, with 12.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.94% |
| Some College | 21.9% |
| High School | 20.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 20.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,861 | $87,637 |
| Households | $60,389 | $70,588 |
| Married Families | $85,817 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,864 | $40,180 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
202
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 9.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.39%
Born in Ithaca
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.77% of Ithaca residents were born in the United States, with 87.39% having been born in Michigan. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,744 | -12 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 2,756 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 2,767 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 2,778 | -12 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 2,790 | -11 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 2,801 | -12 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 2,813 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 2,810 | -28 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 2,838 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 2,847 | 84 | 3.04% |
| 2019 | 2,763 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 2,769 | -22 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 2,791 | -21 | -0.75% |
| 2016 | 2,812 | -18 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 2,830 | -16 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 2,846 | -22 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 2,868 | -13 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,881 | -19 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 2,900 | -20 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 2,920 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,098 | 89 | 2.96% |
| 1990 | 3,009 | 59 | 2% |
| 1980 | 2,950 | 201 | 7.31% |
| 1970 | 2,749 | 138 | 5.29% |
| 1960 | 2,611 | -133 | -4.85% |