DEMOGRAPHICS / ECONOMY

Economic Indicators

The Tompkins County economy outperforms many other communities in New York State—even the Northeast. Education, light manufacturing, healthcare and tourism dominate the local economy. Major employers find great employees and nurturing business support in the Ithaca area.

Top 10 Employers

Cornell University
Private Education
www.cornell.edu

Ithaca College
Private Education
www.ithaca.edu

Ithaca City School District
Public Education
www.ithacacityschools.org

BorgWarner Automotive
Manufacturing
www.borgwarner.com

Cayuga Medical Center
Health Services
www.cayugamed.org

Tompkins County
Local Government
http://tompkinscountyny.gov

Wegmans
Retail Trade
www.wegmans.com

Franziska Racker Center
Social Services
www.racker.org

City of Ithaca
Local Government
www.cityofithaca.org

William George Agency
Social Services
http://wgaforchildren.org