Elmira
City in Chemung County, New York
Elmira is a city in Chemung County, New York, with 26,523 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 873 ft (266 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Elmira, 1.8 miles W.
- 26,523residents (2020 Census)
- 873 ftelevation · 266 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 3,659 / sq mipopulation density
- 14904main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Elmira
Elmira () is a city in and the county seat of Chemung County, New York, United States. It is the principal city of the Elmira, New York, metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses Chemung County. The population was 26,523 at the 2020 census, down from 29,200 at the 2010 census, a decline of more than 7 percent.
The City of Elmira is in the south-central part of the county, surrounded on three sides by the Town of Elmira. It is in the Southern Tier of New York, a short distance north of the Pennsylvania state line.
The city was the site of the Elmira Prison, a prisoner-of-war camp that held over 12,000 captured Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. Elmira College is located within the city.
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Living in Elmira
- Median household income
- $43,120
- Median home value
- $93,000
- Median rent
- $909/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Elmira had 26,523 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,523 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,659 per sq mi (1,413 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elmira at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Chemung County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,523 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.25 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0934° N, 76.8096° W |
| ZIP codes | 14904, 14905 |
| Official website | cityofelmira.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3624229 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elmira
- West Elmira1.8 mi W
- Southport2.1 mi S
- Elmira Heights2.4 mi N
- Horseheads5.3 mi N
- Wellsburg6.8 mi SE
- Big Flats7.0 mi NW
- Horseheads North7.1 mi N
- Breesport7.3 mi NE
- Erin9.4 mi NE
- Pine Valley9.7 mi N
- Millerton, PA9.9 mi SW
- South Creek, PA10.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Elmira
What county is Elmira in?
Elmira is in Chemung County, New York.
What is the population of Elmira, NY?
26,523 people lived in Elmira at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elmira, NY?
The main ZIP code is 14904. Other ZIP codes: 14905.
What is the elevation of Elmira?
873 feet (266 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elmira?
West Elmira (1.8 mi), Southport (2.1 mi), Elmira Heights (2.4 mi), Horseheads (5.3 mi), Wellsburg (6.8 mi).
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