Elwood, NE Demographics

A map of Elwood's Population by Race

Elwood, Nebraska has an estimated population of 534, a large decrease from the 658 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.2% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska 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 16.0% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elwood is ranked the 205th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elwood's White Population

487 residents of Elwood, or 91.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elwood is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Elwood ranks 295th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's White population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.2%.

Elwood is more White than neighboring Smithfield (84.3% White), Lexington (18.7% White), Bertrand (86.1% White), and Arapahoe (90.4% White).

Elwood's Black Population

0 residents of Elwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elwood is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Elwood ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

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

Elwood is less Black than neighboring Eustis (0.7% Black), Lexington (13.8% Black), and Arapahoe (1.2% 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 Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Elwood ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 1.1% to 0.0%.

Elwood is less Asian than neighboring Lexington (1.2% Asian), and Arapahoe (0.2% Asian).

Elwood's Hispanic Population

34 residents of Elwood, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elwood is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elwood ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.4%.

Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Eustis (1.6% Hispanic). Elwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithfield (9.3% Hispanic), Lexington (64% Hispanic), Bertrand (9.5% Hispanic), and Arapahoe (6.7% Hispanic).

Elwood's Native American/Other Population

1 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elwood ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bertrand (0% Native American/Other). Elwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smithfield (5.6% Native American/Other), Eustis (1.2% Native American/Other), Lexington (0.7% Native American/Other), and Arapahoe (1.1% Native American/Other).

Elwood's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Elwood, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elwood is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elwood ranks 304th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithfield (0.9% Multiracial), Lexington (1.6% Multiracial), and Arapahoe (0.3% Multiracial). Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Eustis (5.3% Multiracial), and Bertrand (4.5% 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.