East Ithaca, NY Demographics

A map of East Ithaca's Population by Race

East Ithaca, New York has an estimated population of 1,918, a dramatic decrease from the 3,175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 10.4% Asian, 6.4% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Ithaca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Ithaca has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Ithaca, that probability was 58.4% in 2020 and 35.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Ithaca is ranked the 645th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Ithaca was ranked the 483rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Ithaca's White Population

1,520 residents of East Ithaca, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Ithaca is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Ithaca ranks 1154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ithaca's White population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. White residents' share of East Ithaca's population has increased from 58.0% to 79.2%.

East Ithaca is more White than neighboring Forest Home (30.2% White), South Hill (50.5% White), Varna (76.9% White), Northeast Ithaca (71.8% White), and Ithaca (62.6% White).

East Ithaca's Black Population

4 residents of East Ithaca, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Ithaca is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Ithaca ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ithaca's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.4%. Black residents' share of East Ithaca's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.2%.

East Ithaca is more Black than neighboring Varna (0% Black). East Ithaca is less Black than neighboring Forest Home (13.3% Black), South Hill (7% Black), Northeast Ithaca (3.2% Black), and Ithaca (5.4% Black).

East Ithaca's Asian Population

199 residents of East Ithaca, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Ithaca is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Ithaca ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ithaca's Asian population has declined by an estimated 76.8%. Asian residents' share of East Ithaca's population has decreased from 27.0% to 10.4%.

East Ithaca is more Asian than neighboring Varna (2.3% Asian). East Ithaca is less Asian than neighboring Forest Home (42.4% Asian), South Hill (21.1% Asian), Northeast Ithaca (15.1% Asian), and Ithaca (16.5% Asian).

East Ithaca's Hispanic Population

123 residents of East Ithaca, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Ithaca is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Ithaca ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ithaca's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East Ithaca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.4%.

East Ithaca is more Hispanic than neighboring Northeast Ithaca (5.5% Hispanic). East Ithaca is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest Home (9.7% Hispanic), South Hill (11.3% Hispanic), Varna (18.6% Hispanic), and Ithaca (8.8% Hispanic).

East Ithaca's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Ithaca, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Ithaca is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Ithaca ranks 311th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ithaca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Ithaca's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

East Ithaca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Home (0.8% Native American/Other), South Hill (5.2% Native American/Other), Northeast Ithaca (1.5% Native American/Other), and Ithaca (2.4% Native American/Other).

East Ithaca's Multiracial Population

72 residents of East Ithaca, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Ithaca is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Ithaca ranks 349th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ithaca's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.9%. Multiracial residents' share of East Ithaca's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.8%.

East Ithaca is more Multiracial than neighboring Forest Home (3.6% Multiracial), Varna (2.2% Multiracial), and Northeast Ithaca (2.8% Multiracial). East Ithaca is less Multiracial than neighboring South Hill (4.9% Multiracial), and Ithaca (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.