Elwood, NJ Demographics
A map of Elwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 594 | 48.9% |
Hispanic | 473 | 38.9% |
Black | 92 | 7.6% |
Multiracial | 37 | 3.0% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 1.0% |
Asian | 7 | 0.6% |
Elwood, New Jersey had a population of 1,215 in 2020. It was 48.9% White, 7.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 38.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elwood is the 532nd most populous. 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's White Population
594 residents of Elwood identify as White, or 48.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elwood is ranked #568 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more White than neighboring Egg Harbor City (45% White). Elwood is less White than neighboring Nesco (85.3% White), Sweetwater (90.3% White), Hammonton (69.8% White), and Mays Landing (67.3% White).
Elwood's Black Population
92 residents of Elwood identify as Black, or 7.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elwood is ranked #168 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Black than neighboring Nesco (1.4% Black), Sweetwater (1.9% Black), and Hammonton (2.7% Black). Elwood is less Black than neighboring Egg Harbor City (19.1% Black), and Mays Landing (13.2% Black).
Elwood's Asian Population
7 residents of Elwood identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elwood slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elwood is ranked #618 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is less Asian than neighboring Nesco (0.7% Asian), Sweetwater (0.9% Asian), Hammonton (1.1% Asian), Egg Harbor City (2.7% Asian), and Mays Landing (3% Asian).
Elwood's Hispanic Population
473 residents of Elwood identify as Hispanic, or 38.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elwood larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elwood is ranked #45 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Nesco (9.5% Hispanic), Sweetwater (3.9% Hispanic), Hammonton (23.9% Hispanic), Egg Harbor City (27.8% Hispanic), and Mays Landing (11.6% Hispanic).
Elwood's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Elwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elwood is ranked #101 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nesco (0.7% Native American/Other), Sweetwater (0% Native American/Other), Hammonton (0.3% Native American/Other), Egg Harbor City (0.8% Native American/Other), and Mays Landing (0.8% Native American/Other).
Elwood's Multiracial Population
37 residents of Elwood identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elwood is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Nesco (2.4% Multiracial), and Hammonton (2.2% Multiracial). Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Sweetwater (3.1% Multiracial), Egg Harbor City (4.6% Multiracial), and Mays Landing (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.