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Elmira

California · 319 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Elmira has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,349. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
+56%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
601 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
−25%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1211822433043652000201020202024Elmira
2024319
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,349
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,409
+3%since 2000
from $35,397 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+69.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.064
−76%since 2010
from 0.272 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade54%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
26.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
73.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(140)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(23)
Asian17.9%(57)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(160)
Diversity Score
50
−2%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.3%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
Female
31.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+41.2 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+56.3 ptssince 2016
from 35.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2016
from 49.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, California?

Elmira, California has about 319 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmira, California?

The typical household in Elmira, California earns about $86,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Elmira, California?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elmira, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmira, California?

About 0.0% of people in Elmira, California live below the federal poverty line.

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