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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elma Center

New York · 2,404 residents · 6.278 sq mi
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Elma Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $104,700. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,404
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,491 in 2000
1990 – 2024
383 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.3
−8%vs 2000
vs 43.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Elma Center
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,917
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,010 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,895
−35%vs 2000
vs $25,877 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$104,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $142,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$407
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $655 in 2000
US average: $450
90.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.7% in 2000
9.3% rent
2.8
+4%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,456)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(57)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,400)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(20)
1
−64%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
−13.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.5%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.2%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elma Center, New York?

Elma Center, New York has about 2,404 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elma Center, New York?

The typical household in Elma Center, New York earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elma Center, New York expensive?

In Elma Center, New York, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Elma Center, New York?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elma Center, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elma Center, New York?

About 2.2% of people in Elma Center, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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