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Ithaca, MI
City in Gratiot County, Michigan.
Population
2,817
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Ithaca and its ZIP codes
Ithaca at a glance
- Ithaca is about 2.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,109, 13% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,200 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $819 a month.
Local data for Ithaca, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ithaca, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,109
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$133,200
Median rent
$819/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,062), Irish Americans (291), Mexican Americans (194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gratiot County. PPP loans are for Ithaca.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,646
12,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,618
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $6,142 per person
How people get to work
Ithaca, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.4%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ithaca, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
190
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 15°F
34.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ithaca, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Ithaca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaCity | 6.7 mi | 6 |
| PerrintonVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| St. LouisCity | 8.3 mi | 3.3 |
| AshleyVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| BreckenridgeVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Elm HallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Maple RapidsVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| EurekaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Carson CityCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MerrillVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| CrystalCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| ShepherdVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| ElsieVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| HubbardstonVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| St. JohnsCity | 20 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ithaca, MI in?
- Ithaca is in Gratiot County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Ithaca, MI?
- About 2,817 people live in Ithaca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ithaca?
- Nearby places include Alma (6.7 mi), Perrinton (8.3 mi), St. Louis (8.3 mi), Ashley (9.4 mi), Breckenridge (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023