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Elmira

Oregon · 546 residents · 1.225 sq mi
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Elmira has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,429. Population has grown 16% since 2021. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $251,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
546
+16%vs 2021
vs 470 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
42.7
−10%vs 2021
vs 47.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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2024319
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.3%(40)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(31)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.5%(30)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.6%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(29)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.4%(84)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(62)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.3%(51)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.2%(61)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7420%(109)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.5%(19)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,429
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $64,570 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,241
−18%vs 2021
vs $31,876 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
−18.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $271,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.2% in 2021
22.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−1%vs 2021
vs 4.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(19)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan3.7%(27)
Ancestry
German34%(245)
Irish23.4%(169)
English14.7%(106)
Norwegian8.5%(61)
Scottish4.6%(33)
American3.1%(22)
Swedish1.5%(11)
Welsh1.2%(9)
Italian0.8%(6)
Polish0.8%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−23%vs 2021
vs 27.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+8.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.6%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.4% in 2021
Female
59.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.6% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
+6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.6%(30)
Married61.2%(60)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.2%(8)
Women 15+
Never married37.3%(72)
Married24.4%(47)
Widowed22.3%(43)
Divorced16.1%(31)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, Oregon?

Elmira, Oregon has about 546 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmira, Oregon?

The typical household in Elmira, Oregon earns about $60,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmira, Oregon expensive?

In Elmira, Oregon, the median home is worth about $251,900.

How educated are people in Elmira, Oregon?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elmira, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmira, Oregon?

About 7.6% of people in Elmira, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

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