Tompkins County, New York
NY · FIPS 36109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 104,537 | — | #599 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,024 | -1.5% | #909 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.3 years | -17.0% | #3,112 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $290,900 | +3.2% | #674 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,411 | +21.3% | #305 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +29.8% | #2,191 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tompkins County has a population of 104,537, making it the #599 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Tompkins County is $74,024, ranking #909 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Tompkins County is $290,900 (+3.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,411/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.1%.
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95.6% of residents in Tompkins County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County, New York has a total population of 104,537, making it the 599th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tompkins County is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tompkins County is $74,024, which ranks #909 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Tompkins County is $290,900, 3.2% above the national median. Renters in Tompkins County pay a median gross rent of $1,411 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tompkins County, 58.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Tompkins County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.7% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (10.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%).
All data for Tompkins County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.