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Elwin

Illinois · 119 residents · 0.833 sq mi
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Elwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has grown 18% since 2021. Median home value is $95,600. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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

119
+18%vs 2021
vs 101 in 2021
2020 – 2024
143 / sq mi
+18%vs 2021
vs 121 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.5
−18%vs 2021
vs 61.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
24507610212820202024Elwin
202440
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,833
US average: $66,278
$25,993
−11%vs 2021
vs $29,296 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−7.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services20.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$95,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $93,300 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
84.3%
−15.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
15.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(7)
6
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.6%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.7%
−13.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
56.2%
+14.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
6.9%
−7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

37.1%
+8.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.7% in 2021
62.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.3% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Elwin, Illinois?

Elwin, Illinois has about 119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elwin, Illinois?

The typical household in Elwin, Illinois earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elwin, Illinois expensive?

In Elwin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,600.

How educated are people in Elwin, Illinois?

About 24.6% 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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