Elmira, NY Demographics

A map of Elmira's Population by Race

Elmira, New York had a population of 26,523 in 2020. It was 70.4% White, 14.1% Black, 0.8% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 8.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elmira, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmira is the 61st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Elmira's White Population

18,659 residents of Elmira identify as White, or 70.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Elmira larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmira is ranked #1016 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elmira is less White than neighboring Southport (87.7% White), Elmira Heights (86.7% White), West Elmira (88.1% White), Horseheads (87.1% White), and Horseheads North (90.2% White).

Elmira's Black Population

3,745 residents of Elmira identify as Black, or 14.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elmira roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmira is ranked #71 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elmira is more Black than neighboring Southport (3.4% Black), Elmira Heights (3.4% Black), West Elmira (2.9% Black), Horseheads (1.8% Black), and Horseheads North (1.7% Black).

Elmira's Asian Population

205 residents of Elmira identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elmira slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmira is ranked #819 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elmira is more Asian than neighboring Southport (0.6% Asian). Elmira is less Asian than neighboring Elmira Heights (1% Asian), West Elmira (1.3% Asian), Horseheads (3.5% Asian), and Horseheads North (1.9% Asian).

Elmira's Hispanic Population

1,596 residents of Elmira identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elmira less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmira is ranked #557 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elmira is more Hispanic than neighboring Southport (2.3% Hispanic), Elmira Heights (2.9% Hispanic), West Elmira (2.2% Hispanic), Horseheads (2.7% Hispanic), and Horseheads North (1.7% Hispanic).

Elmira's Native American/Other Population

190 residents of Elmira identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elmira roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmira is ranked #478 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elmira is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southport (0.5% Native American/Other), Elmira Heights (0.3% Native American/Other), West Elmira (0.5% Native American/Other), Horseheads (0.5% Native American/Other), and Horseheads North (0.2% Native American/Other).

Elmira's Multiracial Population

2,128 residents of Elmira identify as Multiracial, or 8.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elmira roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elmira is ranked #22 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elmira is more Multiracial than neighboring Southport (5.6% Multiracial), Elmira Heights (5.6% Multiracial), West Elmira (5% Multiracial), Horseheads (4.5% Multiracial), and Horseheads North (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.