Tompkins County's estimated 2026 population is 103,700 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Tompkins County is the 28th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 101,743 and has seen a growth of 1.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.3 years
Female: 33.6 years
Male: 30.8 years
There are 89,792 adults, (16,994 of whom are seniors) in Tompkins County.
Female: 53,644 (51.3%)
Male: 50,893 (48.7%)
The racial composition of Tompkins County includes 75.25% White, 10.18% Asian, 4.17% Black or African American, 3.07% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,663 | 75.25% |
| Asian | 10,646 | 10.18% |
| Two or more races | 7,344 | 7.03% |
| Black or African American | 4,358 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 3,206 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 266 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.05% |
Tompkins County's average per capita income is $54,591. Household income levels show a median of $74,024. The poverty rate stands at 16.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $132,958 | - |
| Families | $114,291 | $139,195 |
| Households | $74,024 | $102,718 |
| Non Families | $44,973 | $62,873 |
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