West Elmira, NY Demographics

A map of West Elmira's Population by Race

West Elmira, New York has an estimated population of 4,750, a slight decrease from the 4,850 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.8% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Elmira, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Elmira has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Elmira, that probability was 21.9% in 2020 and 14.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Elmira is ranked the 370th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). West Elmira was ranked the 368th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Elmira's White Population

4,393 residents of West Elmira, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Elmira is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. West Elmira ranks 552nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elmira's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of West Elmira's population has increased from 88.1% to 92.5%.

West Elmira is more White than neighboring Southport (89.3% White), Elmira (69.4% White), Elmira Heights (79.9% White), Horseheads (86.4% White), and Big Flats (90.2% White).

West Elmira's Black Population

87 residents of West Elmira, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Elmira is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. West Elmira ranks 398th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elmira's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Black residents' share of West Elmira's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.8%.

West Elmira is more Black than neighboring Big Flats (0.5% Black). West Elmira is less Black than neighboring Southport (4.9% Black), Elmira (14.8% Black), Elmira Heights (9.1% Black), and Horseheads (2.9% Black).

West Elmira's Asian Population

86 residents of West Elmira, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Elmira is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. West Elmira ranks 672nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elmira's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.7%. Asian residents' share of West Elmira's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

West Elmira is more Asian than neighboring Southport (0.1% Asian), Elmira (1.3% Asian), and Horseheads (1.4% Asian). West Elmira is less Asian than neighboring Big Flats (4.6% Asian).

West Elmira's Hispanic Population

71 residents of West Elmira, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Elmira is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Elmira ranks 994th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elmira's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Elmira's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.5%.

West Elmira is less Hispanic than neighboring Southport (3.6% Hispanic), Elmira (7.4% Hispanic), Elmira Heights (1.6% Hispanic), Horseheads (2.7% Hispanic), and Big Flats (3.5% Hispanic).

West Elmira's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West 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 West Elmira is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Elmira ranks 771st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elmira's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Elmira's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Elmira is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elmira (1.1% Native American/Other), and Big Flats (0.4% Native American/Other).

West Elmira's Multiracial Population

113 residents of West Elmira, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Elmira is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Elmira ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Elmira's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West Elmira's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.4%.

West Elmira is more Multiracial than neighboring Southport (2.2% Multiracial), and Big Flats (0.7% Multiracial). West Elmira is less Multiracial than neighboring Elmira (6% Multiracial), Elmira Heights (7.7% Multiracial), and Horseheads (6.7% 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.