Elma, New York
Elma: City in New York, United States of America
About
Elma is a city located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,317 and a population density of 328 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,752 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Elma
| Population : | 11,752 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Erie County |
| Postal code : | 14059 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 716 |
| Area : | 34.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,851 feet / 869 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:52:57 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 340 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elma is located at 42°51'3"N 78°38'25"W (42.8508900, -78.6403000).
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Demographics
The population of Elma increased by 3.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,317 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,368 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,529 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,592 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,683 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,708 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,738 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,731 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,750 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,775 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,752 | -0.2% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Elma
1 Elma Centennial Park
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2 Elma Meadows Park
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3 Elma Town Museum
3011 Bowen Rd, Elma, NY 14059, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Elma (1)
American soccer player-coach Otto Orf was born in Elma
Schools in Elma
College & universities near Elma, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189981 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora (NY) | 14052-0607 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elma, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Elma , Washington City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States with a population of 3,378 people.
- Elma , Iowa human settlement in Howard County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 529 people.
Other cities in Erie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Erie County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 254,479 | The second most populous city in New York. |
| Amherst | 120,809 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cheektowaga | 85,452 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Hamburg | 58,800 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| West Seneca | 45,117 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Brighton | 35,776 | Town in Monroe County, New York, USA |
| Clarence | 33,026 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Grand Island | 21,767 | Town in New York |
| Lackawanna | 17,632 | City in New York, USA |
| Kenmore | 14,947 | City in Erie County, New York, United States of America |
| Depew | 14,940 | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Tonawanda | 14,755 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Lancaster | 10,064 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Alden | 9,911 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Ellicott | 8,223 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Boston | 8,069 | Town in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Elma distances to largest New York cities
