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Elmira

California · 319 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Elmira is a city of 319 people in California. Owners hold 27% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 29.0. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 114 people. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Poverty is uncommon 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

319
+56%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
2000 – 2024
601 / sq mi
+64%since 2009
from 367 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
29.0
−25%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.53 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1211822433043652000201020202024Elmira
2024319
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 514.7%(47)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1414.4%(46)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3421%(67)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5437.6%(120)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over12.2%(39)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$86,349
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

26.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
73.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.18 people
+18%since 2010
from 1.84 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(140)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(23)
Asian17.9%(57)
Other0%(0)
50
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.2%(23)
Asian origin
Chinese17.9%(57)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

81.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
54.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

68.3%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
31.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
17.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
19.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+41.2 ptssince 2017
from 58.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
73.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
91.5%
+56.3 ptssince 2016
from 35.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
8.5%
−40.7 ptssince 2016
from 49.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.4%(23)
Married50.4%(63)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced31.2%(39)
Women 15+
Never married43.6%(44)
Married56.4%(57)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
21.0%
−64.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
52.4%
+52.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
100.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(39)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War100%(39)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 39 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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