Elmira, New York Job Growth

There were 35,100 jobs in Elmira, New York in November 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 33,646 employed persons for the month. Elmira lost 100 jobs in November 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 87 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Elmira job growth to job growth in other cities.

Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.

Elmira, New York Employment Changes

The charts below show the monthly job growth for Elmira as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.

CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

Total Employment for Elmira, New York

CES employment for Elmira peaked in October 2000 at 43,700. Since then 8,600 jobs have been lost in Elmira according to the employer survey. From a trough of 30,800 in April 2020, Elmira has gained 4,300 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment reached a maximum of 40,962 for Elmira in January 2001. 7,316 jobs have been lost in Elmira since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 29,761, Elmira has added 3,885 jobs according to the CPS survey.

Employment: CES, CPS

Elmira, New York Employment History