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Elwin

Illinois · 40 residents · 0.83 sq mi
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Elwin is home to 40 people in Illinois. At a median age of 67.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. 40% were living in the same home a year earlier. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $122,200.

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
Land area
0.83 sq mi
Population, 20202024
24507610212820202024Elwin
202440
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2425%(10)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415%(6)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7442.5%(17)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over17.5%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
1.33 people
−7%since 2023
from 1.43 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
23.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American17.5%(7)
Irish15%(6)
Italian15%(6)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
76.7%
US average: 95.5%
40.0%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married52.6%(10)
Widowed47.4%(9)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married28.6%(6)
Widowed71.4%(15)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
80.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.0%
US average: 13.8%
60.0%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
100.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
60.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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