Northeast Ithaca, New York facts for kids
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Northeast Ithaca, New York
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 Northeast Ithaca, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,701 |
| • Density | 1,838.67/sq mi (709.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-51915 |
Northeast Ithaca is a special kind of community in New York, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Northeast Ithaca is located in Tompkins County, near the town of Ithaca. In 2020, about 2,701 people lived here. Many local people simply call it 'the Northeast'.
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History of Northeast Ithaca
Northeast Ithaca started to grow in the 1950s and 1960s. It was one of the first suburbs built around the nearby city of Ithaca, New York. A suburb is a residential area located just outside a city.
Geography of Northeast Ithaca
Northeast Ithaca is located at coordinates 42°28′12″N 76°27′51″W / 42.47000°N 76.46417°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The area covers about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
People and Population
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| 2020 | 2,701 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,655 people living in Northeast Ithaca. These people lived in 1,058 homes, and 692 of these were families.
Who Lives Here?
The people living in Northeast Ithaca come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White (about 74.65%). There were also significant numbers of Asian (about 15.63%) and African American (about 6.03%) residents. About 3.99% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population in Northeast Ithaca includes people of all ages.
- About 26.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 35.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people living here in 2000 was 33 years.
Money and Homes
In 2000, the average income for a household in Northeast Ithaca was about $50,855 per year. For families, the average income was around $65,833. A small number of families and individuals, about 7.3% of families and 12.1% of all people, lived below the poverty line.
