Demographics & People — West Elmira, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,691 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,900 |
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| Median Age | 45.4 |
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| Total Households | 2,014 |
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| Family Households | 1,362 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,327 |
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| Black or African American | 49 |
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| Asian | 191 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 1,485 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,073 |
| Italian | 917 |
| English | 804 |
| German | 523 |
| Other groups | 506 |
| Polish | 245 |
| American | 171 |
| Scottish | 114 |
| Hungarian | 108 |
Language
| English Only | 4,198 |
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| Spanish | 112 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,483 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 284 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,715 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.0% |
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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 West Elmira, New York.
