Elmira Heights is a village located in Chemung County New York. Elmira Heights has a 2024 population of 3,751. Elmira Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,934 in 2020.
The average household income in Elmira Heights is $86,040 with a poverty rate of 28.03%. The median age in Elmira Heights is 42.3 years: 47 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmira Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,346 | 78.66% |
| Black or African American | 449 | 10.55% |
| Two or more races | 369 | 8.67% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.53% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,822 | 2.33 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 854 | 1.25 | 45 | 55 |
| Married | 632 | 3.48 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 226 | 3.13 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 110 | 2.37 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 135 | 4.5% |
| Associates Degree | 447 | 14.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 473 | 15.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 2.37% |
| High School Graduate | 936 | 31.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 3.67% |
| Some College | 825 | 27.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,528 | 2,311 | 437 |
| Black | 183 | 159 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 147 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 113 | 113 | 44 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 16 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,980 | $64,318 | $40,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,667 | $40,069 | $27,589 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,773 | $50,101 | $33,942 |
| Some College | $41,856 | $51,892 | $29,442 |
$40,773
Average Earnings
$50,101
Average Male
$33,942
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.19% of Elmira Heights residents speak only English, while 2.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,173 | 662 | 20.86% |
| Black | 444 | 377 | 84.91% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 118 | 49.58% |
| Multiple | 368 | 31 | 8.42% |
28.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.55%
Male Poverty Rate
31.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmira Heights is Black, with 84.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmira Heights is Multiple, with 8.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.61% |
| Some College | 19.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.79% |
| Male Employed | 10.12% |
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,750 | $74,894 |
| Households | $54,634 | $86,040 |
| Married Families | $87,632 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,935 | $93,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
296
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 75+ | 61 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 9.64% |
| Black | 16 | 7.92% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 5.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.62%
Born in Elmira Heights
97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
0.73%
Naturalized
97.3% of Elmira Heights residents were born in the United States, with 75.62% having been born in New York. 1.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,523 | -45 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 3,568 | -46 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 3,614 | -46 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 3,660 | -45 | -1.21% |
| 2025 | 3,705 | -46 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 3,751 | -46 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 3,797 | -32 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 3,829 | -50 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 3,879 | -55 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 3,934 | 130 | 3.42% |
| 2019 | 3,804 | -38 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 3,842 | -42 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 3,884 | -36 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 3,920 | -49 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 3,969 | -24 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3,993 | -47 | -1.16% |
| 2013 | 4,040 | -48 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 4,088 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 4,094 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 4,098 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,170 | -189 | -4.34% |
| 1990 | 4,359 | 80 | 1.87% |
| 1980 | 4,279 | -627 | -12.78% |
| 1970 | 4,906 | -251 | -4.87% |
| 1960 | 5,157 | 148 | 2.95% |
| 1950 | 5,009 | 180 | 3.73% |
| 1940 | 4,829 | -232 | -4.58% |
| 1930 | 5,061 | 873 | 20.85% |
| 1920 | 4,188 | 1,456 | 53.29% |
| 1910 | 2,732 | -791 | -22.45% |