East Ithaca, New York facts for kids
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East Ithaca, New York
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 East Ithaca, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.19 sq mi (5.68 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,175 |
| • Density | 1,480.88/sq mi (571.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-22326 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949140 |
East Ithaca is a community in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of the City of Ithaca. This means it's a smaller town located just outside a larger city.
East Ithaca is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the United States Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 3,175 people lived here.
East Ithaca is located right on the eastern edge of the City of Ithaca. It is also part of the Town of Ithaca. If you go south from the main campus of Cornell University, you will find East Ithaca.
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Where is East Ithaca Located?
East Ithaca is found at specific coordinates: 42°25′36″N 76°27′33″W / 42.42667°N 76.45917°W. These numbers are like a unique address on a map.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that East Ithaca covers a total area of about 5.68 square kilometers (or 2.19 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.13 square kilometers (or 0.05 square miles), is water.
East Ithaca is close to the southern end of Cayuga Lake. It is also considered part of an area called East Hill. This name is shared with a nearby part of the City of Ithaca.
Who Lives in East Ithaca?
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| 2020 | 3,175 | — | |
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The census helps us learn about the people living in East Ithaca. In 2000, there were 2,192 people living here. By 2020, the population grew to 3,175 people.
Population Details
In 2000, about 76% of the people were White. About 17% were Asian, and smaller groups were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. Around 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,017 households in 2000. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 19% of these households had children under 18. Many households (39%) were married couples.
Age and Income
The average age of people in East Ithaca in 2000 was 31 years old.
- About 15% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Another 15% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 41%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 19% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And about 10% were 65 years or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in East Ithaca was $37,500 per year. For families, the average income was $56,742. The per capita income (income per person) was $23,988.
See also
In Spanish: East Ithaca para niños
