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33%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
34%
Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexElmiraNew YorkNational
Income per capita$19,961$34,212$29,829
Median household income$36,543$60,741$55,322
Median income owner occupied$61,881$83,277$70,586
Median income renter occupied$24,275$38,983$35,192
Median earnings male$28,907$40,464$36,919
Median earnings female$23,354$30,906$26,250
Unemployment rate4.8%4.8%4.7%
Poverty level24.9%15.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Elmira is 33% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Elmira is 34% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Elmira is 3% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Elmira is 65% higher than the national average

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      $24,359 $36,543 $73,086
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Elmira median earnings by income bracket

      Elmira employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.9%8.9%
      Manufacturing sector16.8%16.8%
      Financial & insurance services1.8%1.8%
      Wholesale & retail services13.6%13.6%
      Public administration12.9%12.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.6%8.6%
      Education, health & social services14.6%14.6%
      Other22.0%22.0%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      West Elmira, NY4,745$76,78438.8%
      Millerton, PA406$75,00035.6%
      South Waverly, PA1,062$74,93435.5%
      Big Flats, NY5,523$74,51434.7%
      Horseheads North, NY2,569$68,38223.6%
      Elmira, NY27,236$36,54333.9%

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      Elmira, NY27,236$36,54333.9%
      Source: The Elmira, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).