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Elwood

Illinois · 1,620 residents · 13.646 sq mi
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Elwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $131,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,620
+71%since 1990
from 948 in 1990
1990 – 2025
119 / sq mi
+71%since 1990
from 69 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+16%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7521K2K3K3K1990201020202024Elwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,442
+67%since 1990
from $13,452 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.6%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$493
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $374 in 1990
US average: $602
83.2%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
16.8% rent
2.5
+43%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(948)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(65)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score10.5%(169)
10
+269%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elwood, Illinois?

Elwood, Illinois has about 1,620 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Elwood, Illinois earns about $53,125 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 $131,100, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Elwood, Illinois?

About 10.5% 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 4.6% of people in Elwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elwood, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 672 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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