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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elwood

Illinois · 948 residents · 13.646 sq mi
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Elwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,750. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 672 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $65,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

948
−41%vs 2000
vs 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
69 / sq mi
−41%vs 2000
vs 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.4
−14%vs 2000
vs 35.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7521K2K3K3K1990201020202024Elwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,452
−40%vs 2000
vs $22,442 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,200
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $131,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$374
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $493 in 2000
US average: $450
73.4%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.2% in 2000
26.6% rent
1.7
−30%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(65)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(169)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(948)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(27)
3
−73%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.4%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elwood, Illinois?

Elwood, Illinois has about 948 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Elwood, Illinois earns about $37,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elwood, Illinois expensive?

In Elwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Elwood, Illinois?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elwood, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Elwood, 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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