Elmwood, IL Demographics

A map of Elmwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,127	1,932	91.4%	93.9%
Hispanic	150	39	6.4%	1.9%
Multiracial	47	77	2.0%	3.7%
Asian	3	5	0.1%	0.2%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Elmwood, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,327, a large increase from the 2,058 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elmwood, that probability was 11.7% in 2020 and 16.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmwood is ranked the 479th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elmwood was ranked the 496th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmwood's White Population

2,127 residents of Elmwood, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmwood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Elmwood ranks 345th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's White population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 93.9% to 91.4%.

Elmwood is more White than neighboring Yates City (90.4% White), and Williamsfield (86.1% White). Elmwood is less White than neighboring Farmington (95.7% White), Brimfield (91.6% White), and Trivoli (100% White).

Elmwood's Black Population

0 residents of Elmwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmwood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Elmwood ranks 1074th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elmwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elmwood is less Black than neighboring Yates City (4.4% Black), Farmington (0.2% Black), Brimfield (2.5% Black), and Williamsfield (8.7% Black).

Elmwood's Asian Population

3 residents of Elmwood, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmwood is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Elmwood ranks 868th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Elmwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Elmwood is more Asian than neighboring Trivoli (0% Asian). Elmwood is less Asian than neighboring Yates City (0.6% Asian), Farmington (0.3% Asian), Brimfield (1.2% Asian), and Williamsfield (3.2% Asian).

Elmwood's Hispanic Population

150 residents of Elmwood, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmwood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elmwood ranks 995th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 284.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmwood's population has increased from 1.9% to 6.4%.

Elmwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Yates City (0% Hispanic), Farmington (1.5% Hispanic), Brimfield (1.2% Hispanic), Trivoli (0% Hispanic), and Williamsfield (1.3% Hispanic).

Elmwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elmwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmwood ranks 1123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elmwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Yates City (1.2% Native American/Other).

Elmwood's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Elmwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elmwood ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.0%.

Elmwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Trivoli (0% Multiracial), and Williamsfield (0.8% Multiracial). Elmwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Yates City (3.4% Multiracial), Farmington (2.4% Multiracial), and Brimfield (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.