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West Elmira

New York · 4,850 residents · 3.038 sq mi
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West Elmira is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,784. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,850
−6%since 2000
from 5,136 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,596 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+6%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Elmira
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,784
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,577 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,245
+70%since 2000
from $28,376 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $765 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(4,274)
Black2.9%(140)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(106)
Asian1.3%(62)
Other1.3%(64)
Diversity Score19%(922)
Diversity Score
19
+105%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Elmira, New York?

West Elmira, New York has about 4,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Elmira, New York earns about $76,784 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 $146,500, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in West Elmira, New York?

About 53.8% 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 5.6% 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 368 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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