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Elma Center

New York · 2,851 residents · 6.278 sq mi
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Elma Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,500. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,851
+14%since 2000
from 2,491 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
454 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
+19%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Elma Center
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,583
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,585
+173%since 2000
from $25,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,500
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,743)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(28)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(111)
Diversity Score
4
+69%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+81%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elma Center, New York?

Elma Center, New York has about 2,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elma Center, New York earns about $94,583 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 $303,500, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Elma Center, New York?

About 52.3% 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 0.6% 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 447 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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