Ithaca town is located in Tompkins County New York. Ithaca town has a 2024 population of 20,893. Ithaca town is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually but its population has increased by 13.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,461 in 2020.
The average household income in Ithaca town is $128,826 with a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median age in Ithaca town is 31.2 years: 28.6 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ithaca town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,232 | 71.41% |
| Asian | 2,791 | 14% |
| Black or African American | 1,136 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 914 | 4.59% |
| Other race | 809 | 4.06% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.08% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,378 | 1.99 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 3,540 | 1.32 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Married | 3,265 | 2.67 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 502 | 2.22 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 71 | 2.25 | 69 | 31 |
2.54
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 1.09% |
| Associates Degree | 682 | 5.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,117 | 27.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,486 | 47.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,103 | 9.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 1.05% |
| Some College | 809 | 7.07% |
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 | 9,028 | 8,858 | 6,680 |
| Asian | 1,348 | 1,331 | 1,259 |
| Hispanic | 591 | 567 | 467 |
| 2+ Races | 362 | 343 | 194 |
| Black | 342 | 315 | 144 |
| Other Race | 265 | 253 | 235 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 20 |
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 asian people with a rate of 93.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,660 | $53,138 | $45,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,400 | $89,541 | $63,345 |
| High School Graduate | $50,987 | $68,880 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $31,923 |
| Overall | $60,569 | $77,000 | $51,134 |
| Some College | $37,226 | $52,833 | $35,149 |
$60,569
Average Earnings
$77,000
Average Male
$51,134
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.62% of Ithaca town residents speak only English, while 23.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,193 | 1,135 | 10.14% |
| Asian | 1,894 | 292 | 15.42% |
| Multiple | 708 | 119 | 16.81% |
| Hispanic | 830 | 78 | 9.4% |
| Black | 492 | 62 | 12.6% |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Other | 214 | 12 | 5.61% |
11.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.87%
Male Poverty Rate
11.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ithaca town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ithaca town is Other, with 5.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.57% |
| Some College | 12.18% |
| High School | 7.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.32% |
| Female Employed | 7.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,190 | $174,785 |
| Households | $89,358 | $128,826 |
| Married Families | $154,460 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,943 | $73,237 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
555
Number of Veterans
545
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 146 |
| World War II | 108 |
| Korea | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 261 |
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 503 | 3.92% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 5.11% |
| Black | 15 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
41.9%
Born in Ithaca town
80.83%
Native Born
19.17%
Foreign Born
12.2%
Non Citizen
6.97%
Naturalized
80.83% of Ithaca town residents were born in the United States, with 41.9% having been born in New York. 12.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,343 | -110 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 20,453 | -110 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 20,563 | -110 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 20,673 | -110 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 20,783 | -110 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 20,893 | -110 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 21,003 | -110 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 21,113 | -824 | -3.76% |
| 2021 | 21,937 | 3,476 | 18.83% |
| 2020 | 18,461 | -1,102 | -5.63% |
| 2019 | 19,563 | -268 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 19,831 | 92 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 19,739 | -252 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 19,991 | -77 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 20,068 | -154 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 20,222 | -63 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 20,285 | 354 | 1.78% |
| 2012 | 19,931 | 124 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 19,807 | -140 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 19,947 | 0 | 0% |