Elmira, New York Population 2022
Elmira is a city located in Chemung County New York. Elmira has a 2020 population of 27,138. Elmira is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually but its population has decreased by -7.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,255 in 2010.
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%
2021 and 2022 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Elmira Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Elmira Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$27,854
Average Earnings
$34,177
Average Male
$25,686
Average Female
Elmira Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 68 | NaN% | |
| 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 NaN% 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 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
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
| 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 Education
12.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27,138 | 28 | 0.10% |
| 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% |