State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,738.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.10% (28)
Growth Since 2010
-7.16% (-2,090)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Elmira, New York Population 2021
27,110
Elmira is a city located in Chemung County New York. With a 2020 population of 27,110, it is the 31st largest city in New York and the 1414th largest city in the United States . Elmira is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually but its population has decreased by -7.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,200 in 2010. Elmira reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 8 miles, Elmira has a population density of 3,738 people per square mile.
The average household income in Elmira is $49,549 with a poverty rate of 26.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $729 per month, and the median house value is $74,500. The median age in Elmira is 34.1 years, 33.4 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Elmira Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmirawas:
- White: 75.73%
- Black or African American: 15.28%
- Two or more races: 6.12%
- Other race: 1.53%
- Native American: 0.78%
- Asian: 0.54%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Elmira, New York is 27,110 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 27,054.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 29,200.
Elmira, New York Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82,498 | -479 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 82,977 | -479 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 83,456 | -479 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 83,935 | -801 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 84,736 | -908 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 85,644 | -1,061 | -1.24% |
| 2015 | 86,705 | -472 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 87,177 | -1,022 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 88,199 | -938 | -1.06% |
| 2012 | 89,137 | 238 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 88,899 | 4 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 88,895 | 0.00% |
Elmira Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,752 | 75.73% |
| Black or African American | 4,186 | 15.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1,678 | 6.12% |
| Some Other Race | 419 | 1.53% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 213 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
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Elmira Population by Race
Elmira Population Pyramid $2021
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Elmira Population by Age
Elmira Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,717 | 2.47 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 4,098 | 1.2 | 38.1 |
| Married | 3,099 | 3.46 | 71.6 |
| Female | 1,867 | 3.32 | 30.7 |
| Male | 653 | 3.23 | 40.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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Elmira Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 764 | 4.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,092 | 11.86% |
| High School Graduate | 6,867 | 38.92% |
| Some College | 3,490 | 19.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,825 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,563 | 8.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,044 | 5.92% |
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Elmira Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Elmira Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,403 | 11,585 | 2,129 |
| Black | 2,934 | 2,235 | 341 |
| Hispanic | 831 | 492 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 512 | 465 | 45 |
| Other Race | 260 | 148 | 36 |
| Native American | 53 | 36 | |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 24 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.15%.
Elmira Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,854
Average Earnings
$34,177
Average Male
$25,686
Average Female
Elmira Earnings by Educational Attainment
Elmira Language by Age
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Elmira Language
95.28% of Elmira residents speak only English, while 4.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.47% of the population.
Elmira Language
Elmira Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,987 | 4,180 | 23.24% |
| Black | 3,081 | 1,038 | 33.69% |
| Multiple | 1,632 | 680 | 41.67% |
| Hispanic | 1,179 | 541 | 45.89% |
| Other | 326 | 68 | 20.86% |
| Native | 194 | 48 | 24.74% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
26.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.24%
Male Poverty Rate
27.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elmira
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmira is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmira is Other, with 20.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.66%.
Elmira Poverty
Elmira Poverty Rate by Education
Elmira Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Elmira Married by Age and Sex
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Elmira Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Elmira Marital Status by Race
Elmira Marital Status
Elmira Veterans by War
Elmira Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,114 | 6.89% |
| Black | 151 | 4.48% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 11.35% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 19 | 28.36% |
Elmira Veterans by Race
Elmira Veterans by Education
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12.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
Elmira Veterans by Education
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53.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Elmira Employment by Age
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Elmira Employment by Race
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Elmira Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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78.60%
Born in Elmira
97.43%
Native Born
2.57%
Foreign Born
1.10%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.43% of Elmira residents were born in the United States, with 78.60% having been born in New York. 1.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Elmira Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,110 | 28 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 27,082 | 28 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 27,054 | 28 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 27,026 | -252 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 27,278 | -313 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 27,591 | -464 | -1.65% |
| 2015 | 28,055 | -278 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 28,333 | -475 | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 28,808 | -387 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 29,195 | 31 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 29,164 | -91 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 29,255 | -1,685 | -0.56% |
| 2000 | 30,940 | -2,784 | -0.86% |
| 1990 | 33,724 | -1,603 | -0.46% |
| 1980 | 35,327 | -4,618 | -1.22% |
| 1970 | 39,945 | -6,572 | -1.51% |
| 1960 | 46,517 | -3,199 | -0.66% |
| 1950 | 49,716 | 4,610 | 0.98% |
| 1940 | 45,106 | -2,291 | -0.49% |
| 1930 | 47,397 | 2,004 | 0.43% |
| 1920 | 45,393 | 8,217 | 2.02% |
| 1910 | 37,176 | 1,504 | 0.41% |
| 1900 | 35,672 | 4,779 | 1.45% |
| 1890 | 30,893 | 10,352 | 4.17% |
| 1880 | 20,541 | 4,678 | 2.62% |
| 1870 | 15,863 | 0.00% |