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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elmira Heights

New York · 4,170 residents · 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 $29,015. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
4,170
−4%since 1990
from 4,359 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,639 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 3,804 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Elmira Heights
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,015
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,890 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,334
+55%since 1990
from $10,506 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 52.9% in 1990
46.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(4,288)
Black1.1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(22)
Diversity Score4%(175)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(4,024)
Black1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.5%(21)
Diversity Score5.7%(239)
Diversity Score
6
+43%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−8%since 1990
from 12.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira Heights, New York?

Elmira Heights, New York has about 4,170 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elmira Heights, New York earns about $29,015 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 $54,800, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Elmira Heights, New York?

About 12.3% 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 9.8% 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 189 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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