The number of families in Ithaca City has steadily increased from 3,351 in 2020 to 4,030 in 2023. Married couples consistently made up the majority of families, growing from 2,540 in 2020 to 3,085 in 2023. The number of single fathers increased from 156 in 2020 to 198 in 2023, while single mothers saw fluctuations, initially rising from 655 in 2020 to 747 in 2023, with a slight dip in 2022.