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Elmira

California · 193 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Elmira has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,010. Population has declined 6% since 2000. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−6%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
363 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+31%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1211822433043652000201020202024Elmira
2024319
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,010
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,920
+30%since 2000
from $35,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade46.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,245
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
46.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(118)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(60)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.8%(114)
Diversity Score
59
+15%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+25.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
Female
37.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, California?

Elmira, California has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmira, California?

The typical household in Elmira, California earns about $62,010 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 $1,245 a month.

How educated are people in Elmira, California?

About 27.8% 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 21.4% of people in Elmira, California live below the federal poverty line.

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