Elmsford is a village located in Westchester County New York. Elmsford has a 2024 population of 5,052. Elmsford is currently declining at a rate of -1% annually and its population has decreased by -3.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,254 in 2020.
The average household income in Elmsford is $136,949 with a poverty rate of 8.73%. The median age in Elmsford is 35.1 years: 35.5 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmsford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,769 | 34.07% |
| Other race | 1,419 | 27.33% |
| Black or African American | 1,076 | 20.72% |
| Asian | 547 | 10.54% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 6.63% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,667 | 3.1 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 823 | 3.13 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 424 | 1.35 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
| Female | 274 | 5 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 146 | 4.51 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
3.54
Average Family Size
3.1
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 228 | 6.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 918 | 26.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 471 | 13.52% |
| High School Graduate | 881 | 25.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 275 | 7.9% |
| Some College | 569 | 16.34% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,427 | 1,111 | 220 |
| White | 959 | 918 | 459 |
| Other Race | 920 | 726 | 159 |
| Black | 702 | 667 | 378 |
| Asian | 412 | 360 | 279 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 112 | 70 |
| Native American | 24 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,408 | $79,351 | $64,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,750 | $109,688 | $114,858 |
| High School Graduate | $41,976 | $45,791 | $33,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $85,160 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,023 | $66,305 | $52,000 |
| Some College | $34,759 | $34,189 | $42,875 |
$63,023
Average Earnings
$66,305
Average Male
$52,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.46% of Elmsford residents speak only English, while 48.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,509 | 394 | 15.7% |
| Other | 1,419 | 148 | 10.43% |
| Black | 1,063 | 129 | 12.14% |
| White | 1,084 | 44 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 547 | 30 | 5.48% |
| Native | 37 | 11 | 29.73% |
| Multiple | 344 | 1 | 0.29% |
8.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.7%
Male Poverty Rate
10.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmsford is Native, with 29.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmsford is Multiple, with 0.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.63% |
| Some College | 19.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.23% |
| High School | 1.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.38% |
| Female Employed | 9.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.42% |
| Male Employed | 1.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,013 | $146,337 |
| Households | $120,301 | $136,949 |
| Married Families | $120,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $98,110 | $101,646 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
134
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 7.22% |
| Black | 8 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.55% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
58.22%
Born in Elmsford
65.58%
Native Born
34.42%
Foreign Born
14.33%
Non Citizen
20.09%
Naturalized
65.58% of Elmsford residents were born in the United States, with 58.22% having been born in New York. 14.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,801 | -50 | -1.03% |
| 2028 | 4,851 | -50 | -1.02% |
| 2027 | 4,901 | -51 | -1.03% |
| 2026 | 4,952 | -50 | -1% |
| 2025 | 5,002 | -50 | -0.99% |
| 2024 | 5,052 | -51 | -1% |
| 2023 | 5,103 | -24 | -0.47% |
| 2022 | 5,127 | -74 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 5,201 | -53 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 5,254 | 16 | 0.31% |
| 2019 | 5,238 | -16 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,254 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 5,260 | 243 | 4.84% |
| 2016 | 5,017 | 216 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 4,801 | 22 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 4,779 | 8 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 4,771 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 4,767 | 32 | 0.68% |
| 2011 | 4,735 | 29 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 4,706 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,676 | 738 | 18.74% |
| 1990 | 3,938 | 577 | 17.17% |
| 1980 | 3,361 | -550 | -14.06% |
| 1970 | 3,911 | 116 | 3.06% |
| 1960 | 3,795 | 648 | 20.59% |
| 1950 | 3,147 | 69 | 2.24% |
| 1940 | 3,078 | 143 | 4.87% |
| 1930 | 2,935 | -1,866 | -38.87% |