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The Elma is a Town located in Erie County , New York , USA . As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,304. The town is named after a type of tree. The Town of Elma is located in the north-central part of the county, east of Buffalo, New York . Because of its location, Elma likes to refer to itself as the "heart of Erie County." HISTORY The region was first settled around 1827. The early residents included members of the Ebenezer Society . The town was established in 1857 from parts of the Towns of Aurora and Lancaster . Elma was the last town formed in the county. When the town was formed, a resident suggested it be named after a famous large American Elm , then growing in the town. GEOGRAPHY According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 89.3 Km&2 (34.5 Mi&2 ). 89.3 km&2 (34.5 mi&2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The west town line is marked by New York State Route 78 . The East Aurora Expressway ( New York State Route 400 ) crosses the town. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 11,304 people, 4,186 households, and 3,294 families residing in the town. The Population Density was 126.5/km&2 (327.7/mi&2). There were 4,296 housing units at an average density of 48.1/km&2 (124.5/mi&2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.09% White , 0.05% African American , 0.05% Native American , 0.27% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.07% from Other Races , and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,186 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were Married Couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08. In the town the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. The median income for a household in the town was $56,334, and the median income for a family was $63,922. Males had a median income of $42,679 versus $28,826 for females. The Per Capita Income for the town was $25,960. 3.4% of the population and 2.3% of families were below the Poverty Line . 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. COMMUNITIES AND LOCATIONS IN ELMA
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