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Elwood

Kansas · 1,125 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 $38,015. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,500. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,125
−2%since 2000
from 1,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+12%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8049181K1K1K1990201020202024Elwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,015
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,855
+50%since 2000
from $12,601 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+68%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(915)
Black7.5%(84)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(42)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score29.3%(329)
Diversity Score
29
+44%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elwood, Kansas?

Elwood, Kansas has about 1,125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elwood, Kansas?

The typical household in Elwood, Kansas earns about $38,015 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 $73,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Elwood, Kansas?

About 2.0% 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 19.8% 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 46 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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