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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Elmira Metro

Elmira, NY · 1 counties · 88,830 residents · 407.333 sq mi
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Elmira has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,502. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $85,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,830
−2%since 2000
from 91,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K85K89K93K96K1990201020202024Elmira
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,502
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,415 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,457
+28%since 2000
from $18,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(82,131)
Black5.7%(5,150)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1,609)
Asian0.8%(707)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(17,761)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(77,643)
Black6.2%(5,528)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2,240)
Asian1.2%(1,041)
Other2.7%(2,420)
Diversity Score28.9%(25,689)
Diversity Score
29
+48%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

ElmiraCENTRAL26,089
What's inside

1 component county

Chemung CountyCENTRAL80,415
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmira, NY?

Elmira, NY has about 88,830 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmira, NY?

The typical household in Elmira, NY earns about $44,502 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmira, NY expensive?

In Elmira, NY, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Elmira, NY?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elmira, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmira, NY?

About 15.2% of people in Elmira, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmira, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmira, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,365 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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