Population 380 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Elmira
Household size in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.78 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.76 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | +0.07 | −0.03 |
The average household in Elmira has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.27 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 35.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.3 | 36.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 37.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 38.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Elmira skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Elmira: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Idaho.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Elmira
Renters in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 30.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 27.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.8% of households in Elmira rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (40.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Elmira: 15.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Elmira is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $576 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $659 | $820 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $858 | $941 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,216 | $1,407 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$640 | +$641 | +$606 |
The median renter in Elmira pays $1,216 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Elmira
Bachelor's degrees in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 25.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 27.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 31.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Elmira as nationally: 34.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Idaho as a whole (31.7%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 88.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 92.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Elmira is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Idaho as a whole (92.1%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Elmira
| Period | Elmira | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elmira is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Idaho overall (3.8%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Elmira compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira | 2.49 | 49.9 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 15.5% | 1995 | $1,216 | 34.7% | 88.6% | 4.9% |
| Glengary | 2.46 | 48.5 | 6.6% | 11.8% | 23.0% | 1995 | $1,549 | 37.0% | 88.8% | 8.1% |
| Selle | 2.56 | 53.4 | 2.5% | 8.3% | 17.6% | 1982 | $1,316 | 37.4% | 97.5% | 9.2% |
| Naples | 2.34 | 49.0 | 11.1% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 1989 | $1,056 | 21.3% | 83.6% | 3.3% |
| Samuels | 2.19 | 46.0 | 0.9% | 25.6% | 47.2% | 1989 | $2,640 | 28.1% | 83.4% | 14.9% |
| Trestle Creek | 2.34 | 56.5 | 3.5% | 6.4% | 23.8% | 1987 | $1,253 | 45.8% | 98.2% | 8.4% |
| Culver | 2.48 | 57.6 | 1.5% | 13.6% | 29.3% | 1986 | $1,172 | 24.8% | 98.2% | 4.1% |
| Kootenai | 2.47 | 42.4 | 15.1% | 24.7% | 7.9% | 1998 | $1,123 | 18.4% | 95.0% | 7.1% |
| Ponderay | 2.35 | 41.5 | 11.9% | 46.3% | 7.6% | 2000 | $1,322 | 22.5% | 90.2% | 5.1% |
| Sandpoint | 2.42 | 45.8 | 9.1% | 31.2% | 14.3% | 1987 | $1,251 | 34.7% | 93.5% | 4.7% |
| Colburn | 2.23 | 48.2 | 1.3% | 19.4% | 47.7% | 1990 | $2,191 | 23.9% | 87.6% | 10.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Elmira. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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