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Elmira

Missouri · 39 residents · 0.073 sq mi
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Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $134,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39
−52%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
534 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+25%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10305070901990201020202024Elmira
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,021
+137%since 2000
from $14,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance28.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical28.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.3%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
22.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(5)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% 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
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
29.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, Missouri?

Elmira, Missouri has about 39 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Elmira, Missouri expensive?

In Elmira, Missouri, the median home is worth about $134,400.

How educated are people in Elmira, Missouri?

About 29.4% 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 0.0% 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 29 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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