Demographics & People — Elmira, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,349 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,000 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 10,577 |
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| Family Households | 5,590 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,507 |
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| Black or African American | 3,504 |
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| Asian | 308 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,620 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,967 |
| Other groups | 5,653 |
| Irish | 4,127 |
| German | 3,685 |
| Italian | 3,136 |
| English | 2,673 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,615 |
| Polish | 1,266 |
| American | 1,139 |
| French (except Basque) | 891 |
Language
| English Only | 23,497 |
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| Spanish | 658 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,973 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,239 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,534 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elmira, New York.
