Northwest Ithaca, NY

City

Demographics of Northwest Ithaca

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

56.3%

Households with Children

30.2%

School Enrollment K-12

297

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.8%
Seniors (65+): 31.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.7%
High School / GED: 16.6%
Some College or Associate's: 17.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 56.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.7%
Single Parents: 18.6%
Couples & Adults: 29.3%
Living Alone: 40.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
Asian: 2.6%
Black or African American: 12.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 15.3%
Cuban: 28.5%
Dominican: 38.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 11.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 53.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.2%
Other White: 45.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 34.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 65.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 38.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.1%
Spanish: 7.6%
European & Indo-European: 3.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.5%
Arabic: 0.9%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 9.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.8%
High School (9-12): 1.6%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 80.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Northwest Ithaca

Neighborhood

Tompkins, NY

Northwest Ithaca / Hayts Corner

University Hill / Fall Creek

Southside / Titus Flats

Enfield / Krum Corner

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources