Demographics & People — Ithaca, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,792 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~35,300 |
| Median Age | 23.3 |
| Total Households | 13,842 |
| Family Households | 4,030 |
| Average Household Size | 1.72 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,696 |
| Black or African American | 2,090 |
| Asian | 4,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,935 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 11,979 |
| Other groups | 6,886 |
| Irish | 3,070 |
| German | 2,995 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,515 |
| English | 2,442 |
| Italian | 2,242 |
| Polish | 1,091 |
| Russian | 1,036 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 841 |
Language
| English Only | 23,901 |
| Spanish | 1,471 |
| Population 5+ | 31,210 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 414 |
| Population 18+ | 29,075 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ithaca, New York.