West Elmira, NY Demographics
A map of West Elmira's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,274 | 88.1% |
Multiracial | 244 | 5.0% |
Black | 140 | 2.9% |
Hispanic | 106 | 2.2% |
Asian | 62 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 24 | 0.5% |
West Elmira, New York had a population of 4,850 in 2020. It was 88.1% White, 2.9% Black, 1.3% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West 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, West Elmira is the 368th 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).
West Elmira's White Population
4,274 residents of West Elmira identify as White, or 88.1%. This makes the White share of the population of West Elmira considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Elmira is ranked #551 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Elmira is more White than neighboring Southport (87.7% White), Elmira (70.4% White), Elmira Heights (86.7% White), Horseheads (87.1% White), and Big Flats (87.8% White).
West Elmira's Black Population
140 residents of West Elmira identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Elmira slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Elmira is ranked #394 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Elmira is more Black than neighboring Horseheads (1.8% Black), and Big Flats (1.7% Black). West Elmira is less Black than neighboring Southport (3.4% Black), Elmira (14.1% Black), and Elmira Heights (3.4% Black).
West Elmira's Asian Population
62 residents of West Elmira identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Elmira slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Elmira is ranked #655 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Elmira is more Asian than neighboring Southport (0.6% Asian), Elmira (0.8% Asian), and Elmira Heights (1% Asian). West Elmira is less Asian than neighboring Horseheads (3.5% Asian), and Big Flats (4.5% Asian).
West Elmira's Hispanic Population
106 residents of West Elmira identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Elmira less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Elmira is ranked #979 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Elmira is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Flats (1.8% Hispanic). West Elmira is less Hispanic than neighboring Southport (2.3% Hispanic), Elmira (6% Hispanic), Elmira Heights (2.9% Hispanic), and Horseheads (2.7% Hispanic).
West Elmira's Native American/Other Population
24 residents of West Elmira identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Elmira is ranked #703 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Elmira is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elmira Heights (0.3% Native American/Other), and Big Flats (0.4% Native American/Other). West Elmira is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elmira (0.7% Native American/Other).
West Elmira's Multiracial Population
244 residents of West Elmira identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Elmira roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, West Elmira is ranked #215 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Elmira is more Multiracial than neighboring Horseheads (4.5% Multiracial), and Big Flats (3.9% Multiracial). West Elmira is less Multiracial than neighboring Southport (5.6% Multiracial), Elmira (8% Multiracial), and Elmira Heights (5.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.