2023 ACS Census Data · Population 102,879
Tompkins County is a mid-sized county in New York with a population of 102,879. The median household income is $73,012, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 15.3%, median home value is $271,500, and 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 146% above the national average.
Population
102,879
2023 estimate
Rank #602 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$73,012
Household
Rank #817 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$271,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #645 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
59.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #25 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
16.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% below New York avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
17% below New York avg·2% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% below New York avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$42,505
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
2% above New York avg·30% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% above New York avg·48% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
22% below New York avg·26% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% below New York avg·43% below national avg
Housing Units
47,362
Households
43,269
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,984
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
90% above New York avg·146% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above New York avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.9%
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