Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Elmira Heights, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,110

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.9%3,282

Black

9.1%374

Two or More

7.7%318

Asian

1.8%72

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%202

High School Diploma

25.3%726

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%189

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%465

Associate's Degree

18.2%522

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%496

Master's Degree

0.9%27

Professional Degree

0.3%9

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$104,800

Median Renti

$851

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.3%916

Renter-Occupied

47.7%837

Total Units

1,921

Homeownership

52.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.3%85

$50K–$100K

37.4%343

$100K–$150K

31%284

$150K–$200K

10%92

$200K–$300K

1.2%11

$300K–$500K

8.7%80

$500K–$1M

2.3%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

155

$500–$750

137

$750–$1,000

193

$1,000–$1,250

122

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

0.4%8

1990–1999

2.8%53

1980–1989

2.9%55

1970–1979

8.2%157

1960–1969

10.2%195

1950–1959

14.2%272

1940–1949

9.5%183

1939 or earlier

52%998

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.6%1,272

Electricity

25.1%440

Wood

1.8%31

Fuel Oil

0.6%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,125

Mean Household Incomei

$86,187

Per Capita Incomei

$37,500

Poverty Ratei

24.5%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

1,994

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%142

$10K–$15K

8.1%142

$15K–$20K

3.9%69

$20K–$25K

5.1%89

$25K–$30K

3.6%63

$30K–$35K

4.7%82

$35K–$40K

1.8%31

$40K–$45K

7%122

$45K–$50K

3.5%61

$50K–$60K

5.6%98

$60K–$75K

12.5%220

$75K–$100K

13.5%236

$100K–$125K

8.8%155

$125K–$150K

7.3%128

$150K–$200K

4.6%80

$200K+

2%35

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

270

Residentsi

291

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers90 homes78% occupied$453/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8180 homes96% occupied$382/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,125/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

72%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

26.3%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.7% of subsidized households are minority

40.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1253%

By Region

Top Countries

China

United Kingdom

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,787

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,832

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

258(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured