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Elmwood

Louisiana · 5,649 residents · 3.774 sq mi
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Elmwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,904. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,649
+32%since 2000
from 4,270 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,497 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+13%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K2000201020202024Elmwood
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,904
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,803
+36%since 2000
from $34,329 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,290
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
15.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
84.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(3,277)
Black11.5%(490)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(224)
Asian4.5%(194)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(1,965)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(2,781)
Black28%(1,582)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(540)
Asian8.8%(496)
Other3.7%(209)
Diversity Score82%(4,633)
Diversity Score
82
+78%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 83.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Louisiana?

Elmwood, Louisiana has about 5,649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Elmwood, Louisiana earns about $73,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood, Louisiana expensive?

In Elmwood, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $203,700, and the typical rent is about $1,290 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Louisiana?

About 66.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmwood, Louisiana?

About 5.7% of people in Elmwood, Louisiana 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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