Economy & Jobs — Elmira, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,120 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,664 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 11,150 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.7% |
| Retail | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 63 |
| Fast Food | 54 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Law Offices | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| Bars | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 23 |
| Auto Repair | 22 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| Hotels Motels | 18 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
