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Elmira

Missouri · 40 residents (2025 est.) · 0.073 sq mi
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Elmira has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 79% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $162,500. Households here earn about 56% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
−79%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
−79%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+16%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10305070901990201020202024Elmira
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,600
+12%since 2000
from $14,785 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
−39%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.5%
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

Median home value
$162,500
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+471%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(1)
Diversity Score13.8%(2)
Diversity Score
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
62.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 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%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, Missouri?

Elmira, Missouri has about 17 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmira, Missouri?

The typical household in Elmira, Missouri earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmira, Missouri expensive?

In Elmira, Missouri, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Elmira, Missouri?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elmira, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmira, Missouri?

About 17.6% of people in Elmira, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmira, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmira, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -75 percent over that period.

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