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Elmwood

Illinois · 2,058 residents · 1.396 sq mi
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Elmwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,058
+6%since 2000
from 1,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,474 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+3%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Elmwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,152
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,709
+40%since 2000
from $19,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,932)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(39)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.9%(19)
Diversity Score8.1%(166)
Diversity Score
8
+185%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Illinois?

Elmwood, Illinois has about 2,058 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Elmwood, Illinois earns about $75,152 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 $118,700, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Illinois?

About 29.3% 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 14.0% 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 217 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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