Demographics & People — Elwood, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,141 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 41.7 |
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| Total Households | 921 |
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| Family Households | 590 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3259 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,811 |
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| Black or African American | 151 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 277 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 457 |
| Irish | 401 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 381 |
| Polish | 376 |
| Other groups | 359 |
| Italian | 304 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 198 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 189 |
| American | 151 |
| English | 112 |
Language
| English Only | 1,819 |
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| Spanish | 94 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,019 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 102 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,935 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.9% |
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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 Elwood, Illinois.
