Elmira, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 319, Elmira's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Elmira is a small community located in California, within Solano County. The total population is 319. It ranks as the 1309th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elmira is 29.0 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Elmira has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elmira is $86,349. This is 13% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Elmira. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Elmira, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 26.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% lower than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Elmira is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 17.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.9% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elmira, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.