Northwest Ithaca, New York facts for kids
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Northwest Ithaca, New York
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 Northwest Ithaca, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2) |
| • Land | 3.55 sq mi (9.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,231 |
| • Density | 627.74/sq mi (242.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-53853 |
Northwest Ithaca is a special kind of community in Tompkins County, New York, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a separate place for population surveys. In 2000, about 1,115 people lived here. More recently, in 2020, the population grew to 2,231 people.
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Exploring Northwest Ithaca's Location
Northwest Ithaca is located in the state of New York. You can find it at these coordinates: 42.467894 degrees North and -76.538980 degrees West.
How Big is Northwest Ithaca?
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of different places. Northwest Ithaca covers a total area of about 9.22 square kilometers (3.56 square miles). Most of this area, about 9.20 square kilometers (3.55 square miles), is land. A smaller part, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Understanding the Population of Northwest Ithaca
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| 2020 | 2,231 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,115 people living in Northwest Ithaca. These people lived in 463 households, and 220 of these were families. Even though the official name is Northwest Ithaca, many people who live there call the area "West Hill." This name is also used for a nearby part of the City of Ithaca.
Who Lives in Northwest Ithaca?
The population density in 2000 was about 379.8 people per square mile (146.6 people per square kilometer). There were 559 homes, with an average of 190.4 homes per square mile (73.5 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Northwest Ithaca in 2000 were White (93.36%). Other groups included African American (2.33%), Native American (0.09%), and Asian (1.88%). About 1.08% were from other backgrounds, and 1.26% were from two or more backgrounds. About 1.70% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families in the Community
Out of the 463 households in 2000:
- 20.3% had children under 18 years old living with them.
- 41.3% were married couples living together.
- 4.1% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 52.3% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or unrelated people living together).
- 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals.
- 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.02 people. The average family had about 2.76 people.
Age Groups in Northwest Ithaca
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 14.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 31.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Northwest Ithaca was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were about 84.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 77.6 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Northwest Ithaca was $47,500. For families, the average income was $62,292. Males earned an average of $50,114, while females earned an average of $41,250. The per capita income (income per person) for the area was $31,271.
About 4.4% of families and 4.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 2.5% of those under 18 years old and 7.7% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Northwest Ithaca para niños
