Elmsford, NY

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2022 Population

5,192

0.309% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

35.1

2.33% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.73%

17.8% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$120,301

8.48% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$515,400

9.17% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Elmsford, NY had a population of 5.19k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $120,301. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Elmsford, NY grew from 5,176 to 5,192, a 0.309% increase and its median household income grew from $110,894 to $120,301, a 8.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elmsford, NY are Other (Hispanic) (27%), White (Non-Hispanic) (20.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), White (Hispanic) (13.2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%).

None of the households in Elmsford, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.7% of the residents in Elmsford, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elmsford, NY are Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (119 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Elmsford, NY was $515,400, and the homeownership rate was 57.8%.

Most people in Elmsford, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Elmsford, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Elmsford, NY is home to a population of 5.19k people, from which 85.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 34.4% of Elmsford, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.79k people).

In 2022, there were 1.29 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (1.4k people) in Elmsford, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k White (Non-Hispanic) and 927 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

85.7%

2022 Citizenship

87.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 85.7% of Elmsford, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Elmsford, NY was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elmsford, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elmsford, NY

Other (Hispanic)
1.4k ± 530
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.08k ± 297
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
927 ± 325

48.3%

Hispanic Population

2.51k people

48.3% of the people in Elmsford, NY are hispanic (2.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elmsford, NY as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

34.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.79k people

29.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.54k people

As of 2022, 34.4% of Elmsford, NY residents (1.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elmsford, NY was 29.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elmsford, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
30 ± 43
Vietnam
30 ± 50
Korea
8 ± 23

Elmsford, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elmsford, NY employs 2.65k people. The largest industries in Elmsford, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (467 people), Construction (385 people), and Educational Services (334 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($245,183), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($150,875), and Manufacturing ($93,929).

Employment

Occupations

2.65k

2022 Value

± 422

−0.226%

1 Year decline

± 21.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Elmsford, NY declined at a rate of −0.226%, from 2.66k employees to 2.65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elmsford, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (342 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (279 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (259 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elmsford, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.65k

2022 Value

± 422

−0.226%

1 Year decline

± 21.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Elmsford, NY declined at a rate of −0.226%, from 2.66k employees to 2.65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elmsford, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (467 people), Construction (385 people), and Educational Services (334 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elmsford, NY, though some of these residents may live in Elmsford, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,586

Median earning men ± $16,309

$60,725

Median earning women ± $22,605

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($245,183), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($134,485), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($87,404), and Wholesale Trade ($71,538).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Elmsford, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Elmsford, NY awarded 119 degrees. The student population of Elmsford, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 14 male students and 81 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elmsford, NY are Hispanic or Latino (76 and 63.9%), followed by Black or African American (28 and 23.5%), White (13 and 10.9%), and Asian (2 and 1.68%).

The largest universities in Elmsford, NY by number of degrees awarded are Westchester School for Medical & Dental Assistants (485801) (119 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elmsford, NY are Medical Assistant (60 and 50.4%) and Dental Assisting (59 and 49.6%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elmsford, NY was $515,400 in 2022, which is 1.83 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $472,100 to $515,400, a 9.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Elmsford, NY is 57.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Elmsford, NY have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elmsford, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$515,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$58,782

$964

Median Property Taxes

±$221

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elmsford, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elmsford, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.8%

Homeownership

2022

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 57.8% of the housing units in Elmsford, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elmsford, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 111.01
Census Tract 112

The following map shows all of the places in Elmsford, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$120,301

Median Household Income

± $20,808

1.67k

Number of Households

± 308

In 2022, the median household income of the 1.67k households in Elmsford, NY grew to $120,301 from the previous year's value of $110,894.

The following chart displays the households in Elmsford, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elmsford, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (70.8%)
Public Transit (13.2%)
Carpooled (11.6%)

In 2022, 70.8% of workers in Elmsford, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (11.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elmsford, NY have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.69% of the workforce in Elmsford, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elmsford, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elmsford, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elmsford, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elmsford, NY (452 out of 5.18k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elmsford, NY is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Elmsford, NY has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 8.98% on Medicare, 8.46% on non-group plans, and 0.501% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Westchester County, NY see 721 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.414% decrease from the previous year (724 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 927 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 232 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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721 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Westchester County, NY

Primary care physicians in Westchester County, NY see an average of 721 patients per year. This represents a 0.414% decrease from the previous year (724 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Westchester County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 25.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.82% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.76%

Uninsured

53.5%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

8.98%

Medicare

8.46%

Non-Group

0.501%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elmsford, NY grew by 12.3% from 7.81% to 8.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elmsford, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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