Elwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Elwood's Population by Race

Elwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 733, a dramatic decrease from the 1,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.2% White, 37.8% Hispanic, 13.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 New Jersey 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 60.3% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elwood is ranked the 579th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 532nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elwood's White Population

361 residents of Elwood, or 49.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Elwood ranks 568th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's White population has declined by an estimated 39.2%. White residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 49.2%.

Elwood is more White than neighboring Egg Harbor City (37.6% White). Elwood is less White than neighboring Nesco (95.7% White), Sweetwater (100% White), Hammonton (70.4% White), and Mays Landing (56.4% White).

Elwood's Black Population

95 residents of Elwood, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Elwood ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Black residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 7.6% to 13.0%.

Elwood is more Black than neighboring Nesco (0% Black), Sweetwater (0% Black), and Hammonton (2.1% Black). Elwood is less Black than neighboring Egg Harbor City (34.1% Black), and Mays Landing (15.1% 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 New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Elwood ranks 630th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 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 Hammonton (0.7% Asian), Egg Harbor City (0.5% Asian), and Mays Landing (4.1% Asian).

Elwood's Hispanic Population

277 residents of Elwood, or 37.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elwood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Elwood ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 38.9% to 37.8%.

Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Nesco (0.9% Hispanic), Sweetwater (0% Hispanic), Hammonton (24.7% Hispanic), Egg Harbor City (22% Hispanic), and Mays Landing (13% Hispanic).

Elwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elwood, or 0.0% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elwood ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Elwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hammonton (0.1% Native American/Other), Egg Harbor City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Mays Landing (1.1% Native American/Other).

Elwood's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Elwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elwood is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elwood ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Nesco (3.4% Multiracial), Hammonton (1.9% Multiracial), Egg Harbor City (5.5% Multiracial), and Mays Landing (10.3% 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.