Northwest Ithaca, NY Demographics

A map of Northwest Ithaca's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,604	1,663	72.1%	74.5%
Black	279	177	12.5%	7.9%
Hispanic	137	161	6.2%	7.2%
Multiracial	132	115	5.9%	5.2%
Asian	59	97	2.7%	4.3%
Native American/Other	14	18	0.6%	0.8%

Northwest Ithaca, New York has an estimated population of 2,225, a less than 1% change from the 2,231 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.1% White, 12.5% Black, 6.2% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northwest Ithaca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northwest Ithaca has become more 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 Northwest Ithaca, that probability was 42.8% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northwest Ithaca is ranked the 596th 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). Northwest Ithaca was ranked the 589th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northwest Ithaca's White Population

1,604 residents of Northwest Ithaca, or 72.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northwest Ithaca is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Northwest Ithaca ranks 947th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Ithaca's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Northwest Ithaca's population has decreased from 74.5% to 72.1%.

Northwest Ithaca is more White than neighboring Ithaca (62.6% White), Cayuga Heights (64.9% White), Lansing (64.1% White), South Hill (50.5% White), and Forest Home (30.2% White).

Northwest Ithaca's Black Population

279 residents of Northwest Ithaca, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northwest Ithaca is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Northwest Ithaca ranks 160th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Ithaca's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.6%. Black residents' share of Northwest Ithaca's population has increased from 7.9% to 12.5%.

Northwest Ithaca is more Black than neighboring Ithaca (5.4% Black), Cayuga Heights (3.8% Black), Lansing (1.1% Black), and South Hill (7% Black). Northwest Ithaca is less Black than neighboring Forest Home (13.3% Black).

Northwest Ithaca's Asian Population

59 residents of Northwest Ithaca, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northwest Ithaca is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Northwest Ithaca ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Ithaca's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.2%. Asian residents' share of Northwest Ithaca's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.7%.

Northwest Ithaca is less Asian than neighboring Ithaca (16.5% Asian), Cayuga Heights (20.5% Asian), Lansing (24.3% Asian), South Hill (21.1% Asian), and Forest Home (42.4% Asian).

Northwest Ithaca's Hispanic Population

137 residents of Northwest Ithaca, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northwest Ithaca is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northwest Ithaca ranks 495th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Ithaca's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Northwest Ithaca's population has decreased from 7.2% to 6.2%.

Northwest Ithaca is more Hispanic than neighboring Lansing (3.5% Hispanic). Northwest Ithaca is less Hispanic than neighboring Ithaca (8.8% Hispanic), Cayuga Heights (7.2% Hispanic), South Hill (11.3% Hispanic), and Forest Home (9.7% Hispanic).

Northwest Ithaca's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Northwest Ithaca, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northwest Ithaca is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Northwest Ithaca ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Ithaca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northwest Ithaca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Northwest Ithaca is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (0% Native American/Other). Northwest Ithaca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ithaca (2.4% Native American/Other), Cayuga Heights (1.6% Native American/Other), South Hill (5.2% Native American/Other), and Forest Home (0.8% Native American/Other).

Northwest Ithaca's Multiracial Population

132 residents of Northwest Ithaca, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northwest Ithaca is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Northwest Ithaca ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwest Ithaca's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Northwest Ithaca's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.9%.

Northwest Ithaca is more Multiracial than neighboring Ithaca (4.3% Multiracial), Cayuga Heights (2.1% Multiracial), South Hill (4.9% Multiracial), and Forest Home (3.6% Multiracial). Northwest Ithaca is less Multiracial than neighboring Lansing (7% 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.