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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elmira

New York · 30,940 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 $27,292. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,500. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,940
−8%since 1990
from 33,724 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,266 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 4,650 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+9%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K28K30K32K34K1990201020202024Elmira
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,292
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,548 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,495
+53%since 1990
from $9,489 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 48.1% in 1990
51.7% rent
1.9
−16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

14.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−16%since 1990
from 14.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, New York?

Elmira, New York has about 30,940 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elmira, New York earns about $27,292 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 $52,500, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Elmira, New York?

About 14.6% 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 23.1% of people in Elmira, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmira, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmira, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,784 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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