Unified School District · NY
Elmira City School District
Elmira City School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 43,137. The median household income is $55,578 and the median age is 40.8.
43,137
Population
385
People / sq mi
$55,578
Median Income
40.8
Median Age
Elmira City School District covers 112 sq mi of land at 385.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 48.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,578
Median Household Income
$31,306
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$111,700
Median Home Value
$1,000
Median Rent
62.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.4%
High School+
21.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elmira City School District serves a community with a population of 43,137 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Elmira City School District is $55,578, with a per capita income of $31,306. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
Elmira City School District is 79.5% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 48.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Elmira City School District, 86.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Elmira City School District is $111,700, with a median rent of $1,000. The homeownership rate is 62.7%.
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Data for Elmira City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3610560).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.