Elmira, CA Demographics
A map of Elmira's Population by Race
Elmira, California has an estimated population of 319, a dramatic increase from the 193 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% White, 17.9% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmira, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Elmira has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elmira, that probability was 52.7% in 2020 and 40.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Elmira is ranked the 1309th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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 was ranked the 1397th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Elmira's White Population
239 residents of Elmira, or 74.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmira is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Elmira ranks 753rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's White population has grown by an estimated 102.5%. White residents' share of Elmira's population has increased from 61.1% to 74.9%.
Elmira is more White than neighboring Vacaville (44.3% White), Hartley (61% White), Allendale (63% White), Dixon (44.4% White), and Suisun City (21.7% White).
Elmira's Black Population
0 residents of Elmira, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmira is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Elmira ranks 1038th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elmira's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Elmira is less Black than neighboring Vacaville (8.3% Black), Hartley (3.2% Black), Allendale (6.6% Black), Dixon (3.2% Black), and Suisun City (19% Black).
Elmira's Asian Population
57 residents of Elmira, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmira is slightly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Elmira ranks 963rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1800.0%. Asian residents' share of Elmira's population has increased from 1.6% to 17.9%.
Elmira is more Asian than neighboring Vacaville (11% Asian), Hartley (0% Asian), Allendale (4.6% Asian), and Dixon (4% Asian). Elmira is less Asian than neighboring Suisun City (18.6% Asian).
Elmira's Hispanic Population
23 residents of Elmira, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmira is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Elmira ranks 618th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 61.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmira's population has decreased from 31.1% to 7.2%.
Elmira is less Hispanic than neighboring Vacaville (27.9% Hispanic), Hartley (25.9% Hispanic), Allendale (19.3% Hispanic), Dixon (43.2% Hispanic), and Suisun City (30.7% Hispanic).
Elmira's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Elmira, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmira is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmira ranks 984th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmira's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Elmira is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vacaville (1.3% Native American/Other), Dixon (1.7% Native American/Other), and Suisun City (2.4% Native American/Other).
Elmira's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Elmira, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmira is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elmira ranks 806th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Elmira's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmira's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.0%.
Elmira is less Multiracial than neighboring Vacaville (7.3% Multiracial), Hartley (9.9% Multiracial), Allendale (6.5% Multiracial), Dixon (3.5% Multiracial), and Suisun City (7.5% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.