Welcome to Ithaca ...
The village of Ithaca is located in Saunders County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Ithaca, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1895.
When the people of Ithaca refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Ithacan<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Ithaca has a population of 148 people<3> (see below for details).
Ithaca is 1,130 feet [344 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Ithaca lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Telephone area codes for Ithaca: (402) & (531)<5>
The ZIP code for Ithaca: 68033<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Ithaca had an population of 148 people (or a decrease of 11.9% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Ithaca had a population of 148 people. This makes Ithaca the county's 10th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 148 people, the population of Ithaca decreased 11.9% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 168 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Ithaca.
Communities Also Named Ithaca ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named Ithaca - they are located in Georgia, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Ithaca.
Communities near Ithaca ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ithaca.
- Fremont
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fremont
- Fremont is located in Dodge County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26,227 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fremont <7>
- Elkhorn
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn
- Elkhorn is located in Douglas County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elkhorn <7>
- Gretna
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gretna
- Gretna is located in Sarpy County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,024 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gretna <7>
- Wahoo
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wahoo
- Wahoo is located in Saunders County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,603 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wahoo <7>
- Waverly
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly
- Waverly is located in Lancaster County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,128 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waverly <7>
- Valley
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley
- Valley is located in Douglas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,928 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valley <7>
- Ashland
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashland have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashland
- Ashland is located in Saunders County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,724 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashland <7>
- Yutan
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yutan
- Yutan is located in Saunders County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,352 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yutan <7>
- Waterloo
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterloo have been provided by the GNIS.<8> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterloo
- Waterloo is located in Douglas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 914 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waterloo <7>
- Ceresco
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ceresco
- Ceresco is located in Saunders County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 899 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ceresco <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ithaca. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ithaca.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ithaca. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ithaca.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ithaca. See our Newspapers Page for Ithaca.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Ithaca ...
Looking for more information about Ithaca? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Ithaca, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ithaca.
Adding Ithaca to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Ithaca in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Ithaca was on a map titled Map of Nebraska (from Rand McNally, 1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Ithaca.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Ithaca. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Saunders County: www.co.saunders.ne.us/
The official website for State of Nebraska: www.nebraska.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Nebraska's counties, including Saunders, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Ithaca refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a village's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Ithaca may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Ithaca. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ithaca - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (531) is an overlay for area code (402). |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Ithaca). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ithaca or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |