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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Elmira

New York · 5,218 residents · 3.038 sq mi
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West Elmira is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $81,800. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% 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

5,218
+2%vs 2000
vs 5,136 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,718 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 44.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Elmira
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,773
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,577 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,679
−27%vs 2000
vs $28,376 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$81,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$579
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $765 in 2000
US average: $450
86.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
13.3% rent
2.0
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,908)
Black1.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian1.4%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(475)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,055)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(140)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score7.6%(396)
8
−18%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
23.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Elmira, New York?

West Elmira, New York has about 5,218 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Elmira, New York earns about $40,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Elmira, New York expensive?

In West Elmira, New York, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in West Elmira, New York?

About 42.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Elmira, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.8% of people in West 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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