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Elwood

Nebraska · 707 residents · 0.551 sq mi
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Elwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,714. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
707
−7%since 2000
from 761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,283 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+9%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4885816747678601990201020202024Elwood
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,714
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,507
+14%since 2000
from $18,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(661)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(76)
Diversity Score
11
+59%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% 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
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elwood, Nebraska?

Elwood, Nebraska has about 707 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elwood, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elwood, Nebraska earns about $45,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elwood, Nebraska expensive?

In Elwood, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Elwood, Nebraska?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elwood, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elwood, Nebraska?

About 9.9% of people in Elwood, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elwood, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elwood, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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