Demographics & People — Elmwood, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,254 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,500 |
| Median Age | 39.2 |
| Total Households | 841 |
| Family Households | 575 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0972 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,188 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 901 |
| German | 456 |
| English | 287 |
| Other groups | 242 |
| Irish | 206 |
| Italian | 167 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 82 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| Swedish | 69 |
| American | 60 |
Language
| English Only | 2,020 |
| Spanish | 25 |
| Population 5+ | 2,045 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 104 |
| Population 18+ | 1,472 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elmwood, Illinois.