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Tompkins, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,247.
Population change since 2000: +12.9%
 
Males: 637  (51.1%)
Females: 610  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 13856.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,886 (it was $35,227 in 2000)
Tompkins:

$61,886
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,866 (it was $16,507 in 2000)

Tompkins town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $164,301 (it was $73,500 in 2000)
Tompkins:

$164,301
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $272,591; detached houses: $254,359; townhouses or other attached units: $225,571; in 2-unit structures: $277,007; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $721,615; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $247,836; mobile homes: $89,185
March 2022 cost of living index in Tompkins: 97.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Tompkins, NY (2010)
    • 1,15292.4%White alone
    • 514.1%Black alone
    • 241.9%Hispanic
    • 141.1%Two or more races
    • 30.2%American Indian alone
    • 30.2%Asian alone

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Ancestries: German (15.0%), English (12.7%), Irish (12.5%), United States (11.9%), Italian (7.5%), French (5.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 98.2 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile   (very low).

31 residents are foreign born (2.4% Europe, 0.4% Latin America).

This town:

2.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Tompkins town:

1.1% ($820)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (39.6 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (110.5 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (113.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Walton, NY (2.7 miles ),
Masonville, NY (3.0 miles ),
Deposit, NY (3.1 miles ),
Hancock, NY (3.4 miles ),
Sanford, NY (3.5 miles ),
Downsville, NY (3.6 miles ),
Hamden, NY (3.8 miles ),
Unadilla, NY (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.12 N, Longitude: 75.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Tompkins, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2016: 5 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $140,500
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $26,300
  • 2007: 14 buildings, average cost: $168,600
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $163,300
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $91,800
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $85,500
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $103,300
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 1998: 14 buildings, average cost: $58,500
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $58,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Tompkins, NY residents
Average permit cost in Tompkins, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Tompkins, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Food (5.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Food (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.9%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Tompkins, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.7%)

Average climate in Tompkins, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Tompkins-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the Tompkins town center injured 12 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 29.5 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused $800,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tompkins-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 134.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 183.1 miles away from Tompkins center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 181.1 miles away from Tompkins center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 324.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 130.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.9 miles away from Tompkins center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Delaware County (36) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Hurricanes: 4, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Tompkins:

  • THE HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; SIDNEY, NY)
  • THE HOSPITAL S N F (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SIDNEY, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tompkins:

  • SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (about 20 miles; Delhi, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,911)
  • SUNY Oneonta (about 26 miles; Oneonta, NY; FT enrollment: 6,081)
  • SUNY Broome Community College (about 34 miles; Binghamton, NY; FT enrollment: 4,969)
  • SUNY at Binghamton (about 38 miles; Vestal, NY; FT enrollment: 15,096)
  • Colgate University (about 51 miles; Hamilton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,094)
  • Marywood University (about 52 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,959)
  • SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 54 miles; Cobleskill, NY; FT enrollment: 2,455)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tompkins: Kingswood Camp (A), Mountain Dell Farm (B), Camp Hilltop (C), Trout Creek Fire Company (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Tompkins: Dryden Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Read Creek Cemetery (1), Austin Cemetery (2), Windfall Cemetery (3), Carroll Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Merrick Pond (A), Perkins Pond (B), Russell Lake (C), Trask Pond (D), Hathaway Pond (E), Cannonsville Reservoir (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Trout Creek (A), Windfall Brook (B), Bullock Brook (C), Fish Brook (D), Johnny Brook (E), Barbour Brook (F), Dryden Brook (G), Rich Creek (H), Spencer Brook (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Delaware County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.9%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.9%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

7.4%
9 people in other group homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Tompkins:

Marital status in Tompkins, NY
  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 62.3%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Tompkins:

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tompkins, NY (based on Delaware County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,5389
Mainline Protestant7,32565
Evangelical Protestant2,95130
Other2,32710
Orthodox121
None26,827-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Delaware County:

3.02 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Delaware County:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
Delaware County:

7.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 56
Delaware County:

12.09 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Delaware County:

8.2%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Delaware County:

25.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Delaware County:

17.0%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Tompkins:

  • WDLA (1270 AM; 5 kW; WALTON, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WINR (680 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNBF (1290 AM; 9 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tompkins:

  • WDLA-FM (92.1 FM; WALTON, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WIYN (94.7 FM; DEPOSIT, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WCDO-FM (100.9 FM; SIDNEY, NY; Owner: CDO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHWK (98.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBKT (95.3 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WIFF (90.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WAAL (99.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCDW (100.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: EQUINOX BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSKG-FM (89.3 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB.TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WMXW (103.3 FM; VESTAL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDHI (100.3 FM; DELHI, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSQC-FM (91.7 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMM. COUNCIL)
  • WPGP (88.3 FM; TAFTON, PA; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WSRK (103.9 FM; ONEONTA, NY; Owner: ULTIMATE B/CASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WQFN (100.1 FM; FOREST CITY, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WKXZ (93.9 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)
  • WSQX-FM (91.5 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CNCL.)
  • WKGB-FM (92.5 FM; CONKLIN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tompkins:

  • WSKG-TV (Channel 46; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WICZ-TV (Channel 40; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WBNG-TV (Channel 12; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: TELEVISION STATION GROUP LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 305ft / 93.2mTotal length
  • $33,156,000Total costs
  • 4,634Total average daily traffic
  • 623Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,597Total future (year 2014) average daily traffic
New bridges in Tompkins, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tompkins, NY

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CONHLA, Lat: 42.383111 Lon: -76.667694, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.4 m, Overall height: 38.4 m, Call Sign: WQSG754,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2013, Expiration Date: 09/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2022, Certifier: Scott Mahoney, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • TOWER MTN, 1425 Tower Lane (Lat: 42.107667 Lon: -75.227222), Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.8 m, Call Sign: WQZW454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 6330.66 MHz, 6389.96 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/19/2017, Expiration Date: 08/19/2027, Certifier: Scott A Basista, Registrant: Transwave Communication Systems, Inc., 9020 Wehrie Dr, Buffalo, NY 14031, Phone: (716) 626-9020, Fax: (716) 626-4991, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tompkins, NY
  • 63.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.2%Wood
  • 12.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Electricity
  • 0.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tompkins, NY
  • 54.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 32.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.5%Wood
  • 5.1%Utility gas


Tompkins compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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