Village · New York
Elmsford, New York
Elmsford, village, in Westchester County, New York. Elmsford had 5,203 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,239 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,186 (±34). GEOID 3624295.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,203
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,239 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,186 ±34
Median household income
$120,179
±$21,427 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$641,700
±$45,875 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$2,546
±$195 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Elmsford and what county is it in?
Elmsford is a village in Westchester County, New York. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 4,956 residents per square mile in 2020.
Elmsford is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Elmsford lies entirely within the Town of Greenburgh, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elmsford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,203 people lived in Elmsford on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 5,239 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,186 (±34).
| Measure | Elmsford | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,186 ±34 | 999,677 | +101 |
| Households | 1,586 ±197 | 372,883 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.26 ±0.40 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,753 ±219 | 394,358 | no clear change |
Elmsford's population since 2000
From 4,676 in 2000 to 5,203 in 2025: up 11.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elmsford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elmsford?
The median resident of Elmsford is 30.4 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 9.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 56.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 18.7%. 40.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elmsford | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 ±4.5 | 41.8 | −5.2 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±4.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.0% ±2.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 45.2% ±3.7 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 56.7% ±9.9 pts | 27.4% | +14.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 18.7% ±6.8 pts | 49.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.4% ±4.3 pts | 12.7% | −10.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±4.3 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 40.2% ±8.0 pts | 26.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.7% ±8.6 pts | 34.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5% ±4.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±3.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2% ±4.3 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.9% ±7.5 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1% ±3.7 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±9.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elmsford earn?
Half of Elmsford's 1,586 households earn less than $120,179 a year (±$21,427), against $118,976 in Westchester County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $111,775 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elmsford | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,179 ±$21,427 | $118,976 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $148,683 ±$22,258 | $192,041 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,835 ±$8,382 | $72,705 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7% ±4.5 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5% ±9.5 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.3% ±9.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.6 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±3.5 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elmsford?
Owners occupy 54.4% of Elmsford's occupied homes and renters 45.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $641,700 by its owner (±$45,875). The median renter pays $2,546 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elmsford | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $641,700 ±$45,875 | $663,200 | +$108,440 |
| Median gross rent | $2,546 ±$195 | $1,951 | +$318 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9% ±14.1 pts | 44.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,779 ±$170 | $4,000 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.4% ±8.8 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.6% ±8.8 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,753 ±219 | 394,358 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±2.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.2% ±9.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.2% ±8.4 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.8% ±7.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.4% ±8.7 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±4.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elmsford building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Elmsford in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elmsford work and get to work?
68.3% of Elmsford's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Elmsford | Westchester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.9% ±4.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±2.1 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.3% ±9.6 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0% ±4.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 13.8% ±6.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1% ±2.9 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min ±2.8 | 34.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elmsford?
1 census tract lies mostly in Elmsford, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 112Westchester County | 4,686 | $128,558 |
| Tract 111.01Westchester County | 5,777 | $136,726 |
| Tract 109.03Westchester County | 4,619 | $127,780 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elmsford) · Census block assignment files
How does Elmsford compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elmsford is the 4,780th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 165th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Elmsford ranks 331st of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 165th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 675th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 141st | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 331st | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 663rd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 227th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 99th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 768th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 500th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,579th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,483rd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,289th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 799th | 1,652 |
Elmsford's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Elmsford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elmsford?
13 of the 57 figures for Elmsford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elmsford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elmsford.