Northeast Ithaca, NY Demographics

A map of Northeast Ithaca's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,911	1,597	71.8%	59.1%
Asian	403	574	15.1%	21.3%
Hispanic	147	189	5.5%	7.0%
Black	85	146	3.2%	5.4%
Multiracial	74	177	2.8%	6.6%
Native American/Other	41	18	1.5%	0.7%

Northeast Ithaca, New York has an estimated population of 2,661, a slight decrease from the 2,701 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% White, 15.1% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northeast Ithaca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northeast 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 Northeast Ithaca, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northeast Ithaca is ranked the 535th 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). Northeast Ithaca was ranked the 538th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northeast Ithaca's White Population

1,911 residents of Northeast Ithaca, or 71.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northeast Ithaca is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Northeast Ithaca ranks 1145th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northeast Ithaca's White population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. White residents' share of Northeast Ithaca's population has increased from 59.1% to 71.8%.

Northeast Ithaca is more White than neighboring Forest Home (30.2% White), Cayuga Heights (64.9% White), and Lansing (64.1% White). Northeast Ithaca is less White than neighboring Varna (76.9% White), and East Ithaca (79.2% White).

Northeast Ithaca's Black Population

85 residents of Northeast Ithaca, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northeast Ithaca is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Northeast Ithaca ranks 244th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northeast Ithaca's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Black residents' share of Northeast Ithaca's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.2%.

Northeast Ithaca is more Black than neighboring Varna (0% Black), Lansing (1.1% Black), and East Ithaca (0.2% Black). Northeast Ithaca is less Black than neighboring Forest Home (13.3% Black), and Cayuga Heights (3.8% Black).

Northeast Ithaca's Asian Population

403 residents of Northeast Ithaca, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northeast Ithaca is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Northeast Ithaca ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northeast Ithaca's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Asian residents' share of Northeast Ithaca's population has decreased from 21.3% to 15.1%.

Northeast Ithaca is more Asian than neighboring Varna (2.3% Asian), and East Ithaca (10.4% Asian). Northeast Ithaca is less Asian than neighboring Forest Home (42.4% Asian), Cayuga Heights (20.5% Asian), and Lansing (24.3% Asian).

Northeast Ithaca's Hispanic Population

147 residents of Northeast Ithaca, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northeast Ithaca is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northeast Ithaca ranks 508th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northeast Ithaca's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Northeast Ithaca's population has decreased from 7.0% to 5.5%.

Northeast Ithaca is more Hispanic than neighboring Lansing (3.5% Hispanic). Northeast Ithaca is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest Home (9.7% Hispanic), Cayuga Heights (7.2% Hispanic), Varna (18.6% Hispanic), and East Ithaca (6.4% Hispanic).

Northeast Ithaca's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Northeast Ithaca, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northeast Ithaca is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Northeast Ithaca ranks 568th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northeast Ithaca's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 127.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northeast Ithaca's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

Northeast Ithaca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Home (0.8% Native American/Other), Varna (0% Native American/Other), Lansing (0% Native American/Other), and East Ithaca (0% Native American/Other). Northeast Ithaca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cayuga Heights (1.6% Native American/Other).

Northeast Ithaca's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Northeast Ithaca, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northeast Ithaca is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Northeast Ithaca ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northeast Ithaca's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Northeast Ithaca's population has decreased from 6.6% to 2.8%.

Northeast Ithaca is more Multiracial than neighboring Cayuga Heights (2.1% Multiracial), and Varna (2.2% Multiracial). Northeast Ithaca is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest Home (3.6% Multiracial), Lansing (7% Multiracial), and East Ithaca (3.8% 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.