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West Elmira

County:
Chemung County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.038
State:
New York

West Elmira is a CDP located in Chemung County, New York. West Elmira has a 2026 population of 4,627. West Elmira is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in West Elmira is $111,417 with a poverty rate of 5.05%. The median age in West Elmira is 45.4 years: 43.3 years for males, and 46.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.3 males.

4.6K
Total Population
1,523
Density (mi²)
-22 -0.47%
Growth

West Elmira Population

West Elmira Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,627-22-0.47%
20254,649-21-0.45%

Median Age

Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 46.6 years
Male: 43.3 years

West Elmira Adults

There are 3,751 adults, (1,071 of whom are seniors) in West Elmira.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,550 (53.7%)
Male: 2,200 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Elmira includes 92.48% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,39392.48%
Two or more races1553.26%
Black or African American871.83%
Asian861.81%
Other race290.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races420.88%
Other race290.61%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,39392.48%
Two or more races1132.38%
Black or African American871.83%
Asian861.81%

West Elmira Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Elmira 's average per capita income is $67,448. Household income levels show a median of $111,417. The poverty rate stands at 5.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$148,568-
Families$141,804$147,793
Households$111,417$129,022
Non Families$66,687$89,040

$67,448

Average Income

$111,417

Median Household Income

5.05%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)