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Child safety seat inspection set at Southport fire hall

The Chemung County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with the Elmira Police Department, will hold a child safety seat inspection from 10 am to 2 pm Sept....

Elmira City Council OKs sale of properties

Elmira City Council approved an agreement Monday to sell city-owned properties to a local ......

"Battle of Newtown" Kicks Off With Free Event in Elmira

ELMIRA --- History came to life Friday in Elmira as re-enactors kicked off the annual Battle of Newtown this weekend. Historic re-enactors will revisit...

Elmira Police Seek Help in Fatal Crash

By WBNG News The Elmira Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle accident which took place on 08/24/10 at approx. ......

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Adoptable Greyhounds Meet & Greet
Think Adoption First! Join PETCO as we help Greyhounds find loving homes. Sign...
2010-09-05 11:00:00 at Petco - ELMIRA
The Office of International Cooperation Artist Lecture
Ron Saunders will present his experiences and art work completed at the...
2010-09-08 00:00:00 at Steele Memorial Library, Elmira
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Elmira, NY Demographics

Elmira, New York Population (2007) :29437
Population (2000 census)30940
Median household income in 199927292
Per capita income in 199914495
Median year structure built1939
Median gross rent447
Median gross rent as a percentage of household income in 199929.1
Median Value of Owner Occupied Houses52500
Median real estate taxes1855
Racial breakdown
White alone81.03
Black or African American alone12.45
Hispanic or Latino:2.58
Two or more races2.53
American Indian and Alaska Native alone0.68
Asian alone0.55
Some other race alone0.11
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone0.02