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 $69,633 with a poverty rate of 19.24%. The median age in Ithaca is 42.7 years: 35.7 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ithaca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,581 | 91.17% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 4.73% |
| Native American | 56 | 1.98% |
| Other race | 46 | 1.62% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,162 | 2.35 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 483 | 1.34 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Married | 477 | 3.02 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 109 | 2.9 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 93 | 3.48 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 8.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 417 | 21.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 135 | 6.91% |
| High School Graduate | 691 | 35.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 1.94% |
| Some College | 388 | 19.86% |
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 | 1,735 | 1,625 | 540 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 80 | 10 |
| Native American | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Other Race | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 2 |
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 31.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,958 | $70,938 | $26,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,571 | $20,513 | $28,544 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,353 | $23,438 | $30,600 |
| Some College | $28,438 | $24,265 | $30,700 |
$28,353
Average Earnings
$23,438
Average Male
$30,600
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.55% of Ithaca residents speak only English, while 5.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,422 | 323 | 13.34% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 146 | 73.37% |
| Native | 56 | 56 | 100% |
| Other | 46 | 41 | 89.13% |
| Multiple | 127 | 29 | 22.83% |
19.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.3%
Male Poverty Rate
14.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ithaca is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ithaca is White, with 13.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.38% |
| High School | 24.46% |
| Some College | 18.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.83% |
| Male Employed | 17.59% |
| Female Employed | 8.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,901 | $86,412 |
| Households | $62,375 | $69,633 |
| Married Families | $69,861 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,888 | $39,403 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
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
176
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 8.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
86.08%
Born in Ithaca
98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
98.9% of Ithaca residents were born in the United States, with 86.08% having been born in Michigan. 0.18% 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% |