Elwood, IN Demographics

A map of Elwood's Population by Race

Elwood, Indiana has an estimated population of 8,356, a less than 1% change from the 8,410 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 17.0% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elwood is ranked the 93rd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elwood's White Population

7,635 residents of Elwood, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elwood is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Elwood ranks 410th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 90.9% to 91.4%.

Elwood is more White than neighboring Orestes (86% White), Windfall City (84.5% White), and Alexandria (90.4% White). Elwood is less White than neighboring Frankton (92.4% White), and Point Isabel (100% White).

Elwood's Black Population

61 residents of Elwood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elwood is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Elwood ranks 504th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 408.3%. Black residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.7%.

Elwood is more Black than neighboring Frankton (0.1% Black), Orestes (0% Black), and Point Isabel (0% Black). Elwood is less Black than neighboring Windfall City (2% Black), and Alexandria (1.9% Black).

Elwood's Asian Population

22 residents of Elwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elwood is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Elwood ranks 265th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Asian residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Elwood is more Asian than neighboring Orestes (0% Asian), Point Isabel (0% Asian), and Alexandria (0% Asian). Elwood is less Asian than neighboring Frankton (1% Asian), and Windfall City (1.3% Asian).

Elwood's Hispanic Population

296 residents of Elwood, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elwood is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elwood ranks 236th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Point Isabel (0% Hispanic), and Alexandria (1.6% Hispanic). Elwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Frankton (4% Hispanic), Orestes (8.6% Hispanic), and Windfall City (5.5% Hispanic).

Elwood's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Elwood, or 0.1% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elwood ranks 237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orestes (0% Native American/Other), and Point Isabel (0% Native American/Other). Elwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Frankton (0.3% Native American/Other), Windfall City (0.6% Native American/Other), and Alexandria (0.5% Native American/Other).

Elwood's Multiracial Population

334 residents of Elwood, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elwood is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elwood ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Frankton (2.1% Multiracial), and Point Isabel (0% Multiracial). Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Orestes (5.3% Multiracial), Windfall City (6.1% Multiracial), and Alexandria (5.7% 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.