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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elma Center

New York · 2,491 residents · 6.278 sq mi
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Elma Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,010. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $142,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,491
+4%since 1990
from 2,404 in 1990
1990 – 2024
397 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 383 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.9
+9%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Elma Center
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,010
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,877
+53%since 1990
from $16,895 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$142,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $104,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$655
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $407 in 1990
US average: $602
89.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.7% in 1990
10.3% rent
2.6
−4%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,400)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,456)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score2.3%(57)
2
+178%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.4%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,491 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elma Center, New York earns about $54,010 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 $142,800, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Elma Center, New York?

About 34.4% 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 3.4% of people in Elma Center, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elma Center, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Elma Center, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 87 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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