Demographics & People — Elmwood Park, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,982 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,600 |
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| Median Age | 41.5 |
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| Total Households | 9,094 |
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| Family Households | 5,980 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5174 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,289 |
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| Black or African American | 416 |
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| Asian | 832 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,139 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,493 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,367 |
| Polish | 4,617 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,340 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 2,588 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,364 |
| Italian | 2,312 |
| Irish | 2,216 |
| German | 1,975 |
| American | 786 |
Language
| English Only | 11,968 |
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| Spanish | 5,530 |
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| Population 5+ | 23,046 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 566 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,180 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elmwood Park, Illinois.
