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Elwin

Illinois · 40 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,200. With a median age of 67.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

40
+21%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2020 – 2024
48 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 40 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
67.4
+161%since 2023
from 25.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
24507610212820202024Elwin
202440
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,105
+36%since 2023
from $37,606 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.340
−13%since 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade41.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$122,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $114,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
23.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
25.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
52.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
40.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
76.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Elwin, Illinois?

Elwin, Illinois has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Elwin, Illinois expensive?

In Elwin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $122,200.

How educated are people in Elwin, Illinois?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elwin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elwin, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Elwin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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