Elma Center, New York facts for kids
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Elma Center, New York
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Location in Erie County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | Elma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.28 sq mi (16.26 km2) |
| • Land | 6.28 sq mi (16.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,851 |
| • Density | 454.13/sq mi (175.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-24141 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949564 |
Elma Center is a small community in New York, United States. It is a type of community called a hamlet and also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people.
Elma Center is located within the town of Elma. This town is part of Erie County. In 2020, about 2,851 people lived here. Elma Center is also part of the larger Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is found near the center of the town on Bowen Road.
Elma Center's Location and Size
Elma Center is located at specific coordinates: 42.832559 degrees North and -78.633242 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau has measured the size of this community. Elma Center covers a total area of about 6.2 square miles (16.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Elma Center?
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| 2020 | 2,851 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,491 people living in Elma Center. These people lived in 967 households, and 731 of these were families. The community had about 399 people per square mile (154 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Elma Center in 2000 were White (99.00%). A small number were Asian (0.36%), African American (0.04%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.52% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (27.4%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.58 people.
The median age of people in Elma Center in 2000 was 44 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44 and half were older. About 22.0% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household was $54,010. For families, the median income was $61,500. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. A small percentage of families (2.1%) and people (3.4%) lived below the poverty line.
See also
- In Spanish: Elma Center para niños
