Elmira, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Elmira, New York Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
27,402
Unemployment
9.0%
Poverty
26.2%
Median Home
$74,500
Median Income
$36,909
Median Rent
$729
Elmira SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Elmira, NY Crime Report
914
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,390.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
36.89%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elmira / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 914 | 3,390.5 | 1,731.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 83 | 307.9 | 358.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 40 | 148.4 | 92.9 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 155.8 | 229.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 831 | 3,082.6 | 1,373.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 172 | 638.0 | 141.9 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 643 | 2,385.2 | 1,166.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 59.4 | 65.3 | 219.9 |
Elmira, NY Cost Of Living
84
Elmira's Overall Cost Of Living
Elmira's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elmira | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 48 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 97 | 100 | |
Elmira, NY Photos
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Rankings for Elmira in New York
Map Of Elmira, NY
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Population over time in Elmira
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 27,402 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 27,695 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 28,302 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 28,583 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 28,817 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 29,046 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 29,176 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 29,173 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 29,304 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 29,354 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elmira
| Race | Elmira | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.0% | 55.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 14.3% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 19.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Elmira
| Gender | Elmira | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elmira for adults over 25
| Education | Elmira | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elmira, New York
| Income | Elmira | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.8% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.2% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.7% | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 10.7% | 7.7% |
