The percentage of individuals below the poverty line in Ithaca City decreased from 37.4% in 2020 to 28.4% in 2023, with notable declines across most racial groups. The Asian population saw a significant drop from 51.6% to 33.1%, while the White population decreased modestly from 30.6% to 27.3%. However, the Black population showed fluctuations, ending at 59.9% in 2023, and the Hispanic or Latino population remained relatively steady, slightly increasing from 41.8% to 49.3%.