Elmira, South Dakota Population 2024

442

Elmira is a city located in South Dakota. Elmira has a 2024 population of 442. Elmira is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 439 in 2020.

The average household income in Elmira is $145,695 with a poverty rate of 4.24%. The median age in Elmira is 40.6 years: 39 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.

Elmira Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmira was:

  • White: 100%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
  • Two or more races: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
29.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
15.0/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
0.68% (3)
The current population of Elmira, South Dakota is 442 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 439.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White401100%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%
Two or more races00%

White

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

Elmira Population by Race

Elmira Population Pyramid 2024

Elmira Median Age

40.6

Total

39

Male

41.1

Female

Elmira Adults

There are 284 adults, (19 of whom are seniors) in Elmira.

Elmira Age Dependency

51.3

Age Dependency Ratio

7.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

44.2

Child Dependency Ratio

Elmira Sex Ratio

Female19949.63%
Male20250.37%

Elmira Population by Age

Elmira Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1283.131000
Married1283.131000
Male0000
Female0000
Non Family0000

3.13

Average Family Size

3.13

Average Household Size

100.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Elmira Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade00%
Associates Degree207.55%
Bachelors Degree8331.32%
Graduate Degree2910.94%
High School Graduate8933.58%
Less Than 9th Grade00%
Some College4416.6%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Elmira Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Elmira Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White265265112

The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.26%.

Elmira Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$0$0$29,250
Graduate Degree$78,875$0$0
High School Graduate$51,250$0$0
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$55,855$60,972$46,210
Some College$68,125$54,688$85,357

$55,855

Average Earnings

$60,972

Average Male

$46,210

Average Female

Elmira Earnings by Educational Attainment

Elmira Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Elmira Language

100% of Elmira residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.

Elmira Language

Elmira Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White401174.24%

4.24%

Overall Poverty Rate

3.96%

Male Poverty Rate

4.52%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Elmira

The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmira is White, with 4.24% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmira is White, with 4.24% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 70.83%.

Elmira Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade0%
High School10.11%
Bachelors or Greater7.14%
Some College0%

Elmira Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

Elmira Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Elmira Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$110,417$145,695
Households$110,417$145,695
Married Families$110,417$-999,999,999
Non Families--

mean

median

Income by Household Type

Elmira Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

82.8%

Overall Marriage Rate

74.4%

Male Marriage Rate

92.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Elmira Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Elmira Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

Elmira Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Elmira Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

0

Number of Veterans

0

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Second Gulf War0
First Gulf War0
Vietnam0
Korea0
World War II0

Elmira Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
18 to 340
35 to 540
55 to 640
65 to 740
75+0

Elmira Veterans by Age

count

Elmira Veterans by Race

Elmira Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

Elmira Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

90.3%

Labor Force Participation

90.3%

Employment Rate

0%

Unemployment Rate

Elmira Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Elmira Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Elmira Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

74.06%

Born in Elmira

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of Elmira residents were born in the United States, with 74.06% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

Elmira Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202944710.22%
202844610.22%
202744510.23%
202644410.23%
202544310.23%
202444210.23%
202344110.23%
202244010.23%
202143900%
2020439317.6%
2019408-2-0.49%
201841000%
2017410-2-0.49%
201641251.23%
2015407-3-0.73%
201441030.74%
201340761.5%
201240100%
201140141.01%
201039700%

Elmira Population by Year