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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Elmira

New York · 5,136 residents · 3.038 sq mi
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West Elmira is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,577. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,136
−2%since 1990
from 5,218 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,691 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,718 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
+5%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Elmira
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,577
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,773 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,376
+37%since 1990
from $20,679 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$765
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $579 in 1990
US average: $602
86.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
13.3% rent
1.7
−15%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,055)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(140)
Diversity Score7.6%(396)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,908)
Black1.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(26)
Asian1.4%(74)
Diversity Score9.3%(475)
9
+22%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 42.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 12.7 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 West Elmira, New York?

West Elmira, New York has about 5,136 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Elmira, New York earns about $53,577 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in West Elmira, New York?

About 44.7% 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 5.7% of people in West Elmira, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Elmira, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Elmira, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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