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Elmwood

Wisconsin · 817 residents · 1.515 sq mi
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Elmwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,500. With a median age of 43.2, 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 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
817
−3%since 2000
from 841 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
539 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+5%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5966957948929911990201020202024Elmwood
2024629
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,286
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,217
+30%since 2000
from $16,369 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(784)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score8.9%(72)
Diversity Score
9
+115%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
7.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Wisconsin?

Elmwood, Wisconsin has about 817 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmwood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Elmwood, Wisconsin earns about $44,286 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 $99,500, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Wisconsin?

About 7.6% 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 12.6% of people in Elmwood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmwood, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmwood, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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