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Elba

New York · 558 residents · 1.017 sq mi
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Elba has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,000. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. Median home value is $118,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
−20%since 2000
from 696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+16%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4345246147037931990201020202024Elba
2024485
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,614 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,204
+82%since 2000
from $18,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(656)
Black1.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(23)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(60)
Diversity Score33.4%(186)
Diversity Score
33
+182%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elba, New York?

Elba, New York has about 558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elba, New York?

The typical household in Elba, New York earns about $67,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elba, New York expensive?

In Elba, New York, the median home is worth about $118,000, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Elba, New York?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elba, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elba, New York?

About 10.1% of people in Elba, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elba, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Elba, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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