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Elmira Heights

New York · 3,716 residents (2025 est.) · 1.146 sq mi
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Elmira Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,800. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,110
−1%since 2000
from 4,170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,586 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,716 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Elmira Heights
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,015 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,500
+130%since 2000
from $16,334 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
+35%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,024)
Black1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(3,282)
Black9.1%(374)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(64)
Asian1.8%(72)
Other7.7%(318)
Diversity Score43.4%(1,785)
Diversity Score
43
+658%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+95%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira Heights, New York?

Elmira Heights, New York has about 4,110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmira Heights, New York?

The typical household in Elmira Heights, New York earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmira Heights, New York expensive?

In Elmira Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $104,800, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Elmira Heights, New York?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elmira Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmira Heights, New York?

About 24.6% of people in Elmira Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmira Heights, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmira Heights, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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