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Elmwood

Wisconsin · 805 residents (2025 est.) · 1.515 sq mi
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Elmwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,563. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 212 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,000. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
−25%since 2000
from 841 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
415 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+24%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:805 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5966957948929911990201020202024Elmwood
2024629
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,563
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,558 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,703
+100%since 2000
from $16,369 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+3%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(823)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(603)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other3.7%(23)
Diversity Score10%(63)
Diversity Score
10
+141%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 67.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Wisconsin?

Elmwood, Wisconsin has about 629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmwood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elmwood, Wisconsin earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood, Wisconsin expensive?

In Elmwood, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $172,000, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Wisconsin?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmwood, Wisconsin?

About 13.7% of people in Elmwood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmwood, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmwood, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 117 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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