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Elmira

Missouri · 50 residents · 0.073 sq mi
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Elmira has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−39%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+31%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10305070901990201020202024Elmira
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,952
+21%since 2000
from $14,785 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food12.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.4
+55%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.1%(10)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% 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

Average commute
36.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% 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
6.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, Missouri?

Elmira, Missouri has about 50 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmira, Missouri?

The typical household in Elmira, Missouri earns about $31,875 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 $45,000.

How educated are people in Elmira, Missouri?

About 0.0% 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 30.6% 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 18 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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