Tompkins County, NY

County

Cities in Tompkins County

Neighborhoods in Tompkins County

Neighborhood

Tompkins, NY

Terpening Corners / Head Corners

Peruville / Lansingville

Southside / Titus Flats

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

Demographics of Tompkins

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

58.7%

Households with Children

20.4%

School Enrollment K-12

7,331

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 10.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 38.8%
Working Age (35-54): 20.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.5%
Seniors (65+): 16.3%

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: 4.5%
High School / GED: 16.6%
Some College or Associate's: 20.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 58.8%

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: 13.4%
Single Parents: 6.9%
Couples & Adults: 29.7%
Living Alone: 50.0%

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: 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
Asian: 10.1%
Black or African American: 3.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 47.4%
South Asian: 29.3%
Southeast Asian: 4.4%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 19.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 19.2%
Puerto Rican: 20.4%
Cuban: 5.9%
Dominican: 7.7%
Central American: 9.4%
South American: 15.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 22.1%

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: 39.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 59.6%

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: 54.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.5%

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: 82.6%
Spanish: 4.0%
European & Indo-European: 6.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 6.1%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.7%

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: 1.7%
Elementary (1-4): 3.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 3.7%
College / Graduate: 26.7%
Not Enrolled: 61.3%

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