Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Elwood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,001

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.8%1,597

Hispanic/Latino

12.4%249

Black

7.1%143

Two or More

0.4%8

Other

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%118

High School Diploma

32.8%510

Some College (<1 yr)

13.4%208

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%225

Associate's Degree

11.6%181

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%184

Master's Degree

3.7%58

Doctorate

1.3%20

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$237,500

Median Renti

$1,201

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.9%676

Renter-Occupied

21.1%181

Total Units

934

Homeownership

78.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%12

$50K–$100K

2.2%15

$100K–$150K

2.4%16

$150K–$200K

13.3%90

$200K–$300K

63.9%432

$300K–$500K

12.7%86

$500K–$1M

3.7%25

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%17

2000–2009

26.9%251

1990–1999

27.9%261

1980–1989

12.5%117

1970–1979

7%65

1960–1969

5.7%53

1950–1959

7.6%71

1940–1949

0.7%7

1939 or earlier

9.9%92

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84%720

Electricity

15.3%131

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,458

Mean Household Incomei

$106,329

Per Capita Incomei

$45,722

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

1,090

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%35

$10K–$15K

2.7%23

$15K–$20K

1.5%13

$20K–$25K

1.3%11

$25K–$30K

0.6%5

$30K–$35K

2.3%20

$35K–$40K

0.6%5

$40K–$45K

7.7%66

$45K–$50K

3.3%28

$50K–$60K

4.8%41

$60K–$75K

17.6%151

$75K–$100K

14.5%124

$100K–$125K

8.4%72

$125K–$150K

6.8%58

$150K–$200K

14.1%121

$200K+

9.8%84

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,042

Avg. Commutei

31.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,073

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

133(7.8% of civilian adults)