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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elmira

New York · 33,724 residents · 7.252 sq mi
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Elmira has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,548. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,400. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% 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

33,724
+9%vs 2000
vs 30,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,650 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 4,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
26K28K30K32K34K1990201020202024Elmira
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,548
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,292 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,489
−35%vs 2000
vs $14,495 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$343
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $447 in 2000
US average: $450
48.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.3% in 2000
51.9% rent
2.3
+19%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(25,002)
Black12.7%(3,935)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(970)
Asian0.5%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(11,211)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(28,862)
Black12.3%(4,132)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(864)
Asian0.4%(141)
Other1.7%(589)
Diversity Score36.1%(12,161)
36
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, New York?

Elmira, New York has about 33,724 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elmira, New York earns about $18,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmira, New York expensive?

In Elmira, New York, the median home is worth about $42,400, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Elmira, New York?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elmira, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmira, New York?

About 22.2% of people in Elmira, 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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