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Elwood

Kansas · 1,224 residents · 2.91 sq mi
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Elwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,224
+7%since 2000
from 1,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+14%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8049181K1K1K1990201020202024Elwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,661
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,950 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,200
+44%since 2000
from $12,601 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,014)
Black6.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(232)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,024)
Black6.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(54)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2%(25)
Diversity Score31%(379)
Diversity Score
31
+53%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elwood, Kansas?

Elwood, Kansas has about 1,224 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elwood, Kansas?

The typical household in Elwood, Kansas earns about $38,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elwood, Kansas expensive?

In Elwood, Kansas, the median home is worth about $61,200, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Elwood, Kansas?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elwood, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elwood, Kansas?

About 14.1% of people in Elwood, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elwood, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elwood, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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