East Ithaca is a CDP located in Tompkins County New York. East Ithaca has a 2024 population of 2,119. East Ithaca is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,169 in 2020.
The average household income in East Ithaca is $129,609 with a poverty rate of 7.67%. The median age in East Ithaca is 40.2 years: 40.9 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Ithaca was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,967 | 82.93% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 8.81% |
| Asian | 182 | 7.67% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,219 | 1.95 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 563 | 1.35 | 32 | 68 |
| Married | 440 | 2.29 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 192 | 2.66 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
| Male | 24 | 3.96 | 100 | 0 |
2.22
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 0.47% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 569 | 33.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 721 | 42.69% |
| High School Graduate | 168 | 9.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 92 | 5.45% |
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 | 1,451 | 1,428 | 1,158 |
| Asian | 132 | 132 | 132 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 101 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,698 | $70,926 | $51,506 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,420 | $103,600 | $80,795 |
| High School Graduate | $70,599 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $71,070 | $72,042 | $57,500 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$71,070
Average Earnings
$72,042
Average Male
$57,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.24% of East Ithaca residents speak only English, while 18.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,967 | 128 | 6.51% |
| Asian | 182 | 40 | 21.98% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100% |
7.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.92%
Male Poverty Rate
8.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Ithaca is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Ithaca is White, with 6.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.76% |
| Some College | 1.97% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.57% |
| Female Employed | 8.01% |
| Male Employed | 1.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,972 | $161,942 |
| Households | $108,839 | $129,609 |
| Married Families | $159,306 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,453 | $67,947 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
154
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 8.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
50.17%
Born in East Ithaca
88.91%
Native Born
11.09%
Foreign Born
5.48%
Non Citizen
5.61%
Naturalized
88.91% of East Ithaca residents were born in the United States, with 50.17% having been born in New York. 5.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,119 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 2,127 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 2,135 | -146 | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 2,281 | 112 | 5.16% |
| 2020 | 2,169 | 283 | 15.01% |
| 2019 | 1,886 | -155 | -7.59% |
| 2018 | 2,041 | -203 | -9.05% |
| 2017 | 2,244 | -270 | -10.74% |
| 2016 | 2,514 | 192 | 8.27% |
| 2015 | 2,322 | -119 | -4.88% |
| 2014 | 2,441 | 100 | 4.27% |
| 2013 | 2,341 | 271 | 13.09% |
| 2012 | 2,070 | 223 | 12.07% |
| 2011 | 1,847 | -384 | -17.21% |
| 2010 | 2,231 | 0 | 0% |