Elmira is a census-designated place (CDP) in Solano County, California, United States. The population was 319 at the 2024 census.
History
Elmira, California, is named after Elmira, New York.
In the 19th and early 20th century, Elmira was the major railroad stop between Fairfield and Davis. To get to Vacaville, travelers had to take a spur from Elmira. When U.S. Route 40 was built through Vacaville, the population of Vacaville increased in size, while the population of Elmira declined.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all of it land.<br> 1860–1870 1880–1890<br> 1900 1910 1920<br> 1930 1940 1950<br> 1960 1970 1980<br> 1990
2000 2010
Elmira first appeared as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census. The population density was . The racial makeup of Elmira was 150 (79.8%) White, 10 (3.5%) African American, 10 (5.3%) Native American, 2 (1.1%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 17 (9.0%) from other races, and 8 (4.3%) from two or more races. There were 47 families (55.3% of households); the average family size was 3.00. The population density was . There were 92 housing units at an average density of . The per capita income for the CDP was $35,397.
See also
- Vaca Valley and Clear Lake Railroad