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West Elmira CDP, NY

ZIP 14905 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 14905

14905 has a population of 8,976 with a median age of 41.7 yrs (45.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
82.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Black
6.6%-47% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.3%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.4%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.3%-53% vs US avg
x
High school
24.0%-9% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
42.2%+25% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.3%-0% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
30/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+163% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.4%-8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.7%+69% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.1%+953% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 14905

Poverty Rate
14.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.5%+163% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.7%+69% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.4%-8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.4%-44% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.1%+953% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,976
Median age41.7
Poverty rate14.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White82.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Black6.6%
Asian2.9%
Foreign-born36.5%