Elwood, IL Demographics

A map of Elwood's Population by Race

Elwood, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,001, a large decrease from the 2,229 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 7.1% Black, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elwood has become considerably 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 Elwood, that probability was 25.3% in 2020 and 34.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elwood is ranked the 503rd 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). Elwood was ranked the 484th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elwood's White Population

1,597 residents of Elwood, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elwood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Elwood ranks 983rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's White population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. White residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 85.9% to 79.8%.

Elwood is more White than neighboring Rockdale (39.5% White), Preston Heights (25% White), and Joliet (44% White). Elwood is less White than neighboring Wilmington (84% White), and Lorenzo (100% White).

Elwood's Black Population

143 residents of Elwood, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elwood is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Elwood ranks 367th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 217.8%. Black residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 2.0% to 7.1%.

Elwood is more Black than neighboring Rockdale (3.3% Black), Wilmington (2.7% Black), and Lorenzo (0% Black). Elwood is less Black than neighboring Preston Heights (48.2% Black), and Joliet (16% Black).

Elwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Elwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elwood is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Elwood ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Elwood is less Asian than neighboring Rockdale (1.8% Asian), Wilmington (0.8% Asian), and Joliet (2.4% Asian).

Elwood's Hispanic Population

249 residents of Elwood, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elwood is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elwood ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 8.7% to 12.4%.

Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilmington (9.4% Hispanic), and Lorenzo (0% Hispanic). Elwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockdale (49.7% Hispanic), Preston Heights (23.3% Hispanic), and Joliet (34.2% Hispanic).

Elwood's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Elwood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elwood ranks 397th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockdale (0% Native American/Other), Preston Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Lorenzo (0% Native American/Other). Elwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilmington (0.4% Native American/Other), and Joliet (0.3% Native American/Other).

Elwood's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Elwood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elwood is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elwood ranks 1188th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 84.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.4%.

Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Lorenzo (0% Multiracial). Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockdale (5.7% Multiracial), Wilmington (2.7% Multiracial), Preston Heights (3.5% Multiracial), and Joliet (3.1% 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.