Elmira town is located in Chemung County New York. Elmira town has a 2024 population of 6,542. Elmira town is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,831 in 2020.
The average household income in Elmira town is $119,278 with a poverty rate of 6.75%. The median age in Elmira town is 45.5 years: 46.4 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmira town was:
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,757 | 2.44 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Married | 1,444 | 2.98 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 870 | 1.28 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 274 | 3.34 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 169 | 2.39 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 70%.
All
Male
Female
$61,667
Average Earnings
$68,704
Average Male
$51,676
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.25% of Elmira town residents speak only English, while 7.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
rate
6.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.61%
Male Poverty Rate
7.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmira town is White, with 7.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmira town is White, with 7.48% 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 7.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.66%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.53%
Born in Elmira town
96.09%
Native Born
3.91%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
1.94%
Naturalized
96.09% of Elmira town residents were born in the United States, with 74.53% having been born in New York. 1.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,272 | -54 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 6,326 | -54 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 6,380 | -54 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 6,434 | -54 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 6,488 | -54 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 6,542 | -54 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 6,596 | -54 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 6,650 | -86 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 6,736 | -95 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 6,831 | 354 | 5.47% |
| 2019 | 6,477 | -57 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 6,534 | -71 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 6,605 | -59 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 6,664 | -79 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 6,743 | -33 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 6,776 | -80 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 6,856 | -73 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 6,929 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 6,930 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 6,933 | 0 | 0% |