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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elmwood Park

Illinois · 25,405 residents · 1.908 sq mi
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Elmwood Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,315. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $171,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,405
+9%since 1990
from 23,206 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13,315 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 12,162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
−3%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K24K24K25K26K1990201020202024Elmwood Park
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,315
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,410 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,526
+38%since 1990
from $16,344 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$171,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$670
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $514 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
34.4% rent
3.6
+8%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(22,762)
Black0.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,032)
Asian0.8%(176)
Diversity Score14.5%(3,368)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(21,490)
Black0.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino11%(2,798)
Asian2.1%(522)
Diversity Score30.6%(7,762)
31
+110%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood Park, Illinois?

Elmwood Park, Illinois has about 25,405 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elmwood Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Elmwood Park, Illinois earns about $47,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood Park, Illinois expensive?

In Elmwood Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $171,400, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood Park, Illinois?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmwood Park, Illinois?

About 5.2% of people in Elmwood Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmwood Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmwood Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,199 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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