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Elmira

California · 188 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Elmira is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,398. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
188
−8%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
354 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+13%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1211822433043652000201020202024Elmira
2024319
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,398
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,884
−18%since 2000
from $35,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.272
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade51.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$933
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(130)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino25%(47)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.3%(96)
Diversity Score
51
+1%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
Female
66.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, California?

Elmira, California has about 188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmira, California?

The typical household in Elmira, California earns about $65,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmira, California expensive?

In Elmira, California, the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Elmira, California?

About 4.5% 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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