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Elwood

New Jersey · 1,437 residents · 3.192 sq mi
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Elwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,750. Population has fallen 38% since 2011, a loss of 890 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $173,100. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,437
−38%vs 2011
vs 2,327 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
450 / sq mi
−38%vs 2011
vs 729 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+52%vs 2011
vs 25.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,796 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,949
+34%vs 2011
vs $13,373 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+27%vs 2011
vs 0.294 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $174,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.8% in 2011
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.8%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
−17.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+5%vs 2011
vs 4.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(755)
Black22.1%(515)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(949)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other3.6%(83)
Diversity Score84.8%(1,972)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(674)
Black10.5%(151)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(545)
Asian1.4%(20)
Other4%(57)
Diversity Score78.6%(1,129)
Diversity Score
79
−7%vs 2011
vs 85 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 31.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
Female
55.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elwood, New Jersey?

Elwood, New Jersey has about 1,437 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elwood, New Jersey?

The typical household in Elwood, New Jersey earns about $36,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Elwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $173,100.

How educated are people in Elwood, New Jersey?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elwood, New Jersey?

About 11.7% of people in Elwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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