CITY
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
Population, 2020 – 2024
202440
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade41.7%
Retail trade33.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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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
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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)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
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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IllinoisDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024