Elwood, KS Demographics

A map of Elwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	756	915	72.1%	81.3%
Multiracial	121	69	11.5%	6.1%
Hispanic	119	42	11.3%	3.7%
Black	49	84	4.7%	7.5%
Native American/Other	4	12	0.4%	1.1%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Elwood, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,049, a decrease from the 1,125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.1% White, 11.5% Multiracial, 11.3% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 0.4% 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 slightly more diverse than Kansas 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 32.8% in 2020 and 45.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elwood is ranked the 193rd most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elwood's White Population

756 residents of Elwood, or 72.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elwood is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Elwood ranks 581st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's White population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. White residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 81.3% to 72.1%.

Elwood is less White than neighboring Wathena (92.7% White), St. Joseph (77.3% White), Country Club (88.6% White), Amazonia (100% White), and Agency (92.1% White).

Elwood's Black Population

49 residents of Elwood, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elwood is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Elwood ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.7%. Black residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 7.5% to 4.7%.

Elwood is more Black than neighboring Wathena (0% Black), Country Club (1.8% Black), Amazonia (0% Black), and Agency (0% Black). Elwood is less Black than neighboring St. Joseph (6.5% 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 slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Elwood ranks 290th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

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

Elwood is less Asian than neighboring St. Joseph (1.2% Asian).

Elwood's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Elwood, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elwood is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Elwood ranks 385th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 3.7% to 11.3%.

Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Wathena (1.6% Hispanic), St. Joseph (8.4% Hispanic), Country Club (7% Hispanic), Amazonia (0% Hispanic), and Agency (3.8% Hispanic).

Elwood's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Elwood, or 0.4% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elwood ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wathena (0% Native American/Other), Country Club (0.2% Native American/Other), Amazonia (0% Native American/Other), and Agency (0.1% Native American/Other). Elwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Joseph (0.8% Native American/Other).

Elwood's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Elwood, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elwood is higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elwood ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 6.1% to 11.5%.

Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Wathena (5.7% Multiracial), St. Joseph (5.7% Multiracial), Country Club (2.4% Multiracial), Amazonia (0% Multiracial), and Agency (4% 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.