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Elmwood

Illinois · 2,097 residents · 1.396 sq mi
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Elmwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,153. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $112,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,097
+8%since 2000
from 1,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,502 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
−3%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Elmwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,153
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,987
+16%since 2000
from $19,797 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,908)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,023)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(39)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(138)
Diversity Score
7
+134%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Illinois?

Elmwood, Illinois has about 2,097 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Elmwood, Illinois earns about $63,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood, Illinois expensive?

In Elmwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $112,100, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Illinois?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmwood, Illinois?

About 5.6% of people in Elmwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmwood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 256 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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