Elwood, NY Demographics

A map of Elwood's Population by Race

Elwood, New York has an estimated population of 11,762, a slight increase from the 11,426 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 12.1% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, 3.6% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, and 2.7% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 46.2% in 2020 and 46.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elwood is ranked the 167th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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

8,418 residents of Elwood, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elwood is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Elwood ranks 995th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.6%.

Elwood is more White than neighboring Greenlawn (53.1% White), and Dix Hills (64.4% White). Elwood is less White than neighboring East Northport (82.4% White), Commack (78.6% White), and Northport (88.6% White).

Elwood's Black Population

419 residents of Elwood, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elwood is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Elwood ranks 268th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Black residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.6%.

Elwood is more Black than neighboring East Northport (2.4% Black), Commack (1.9% Black), and Northport (0.2% Black). Elwood is less Black than neighboring Greenlawn (13.8% Black), and Dix Hills (6.2% Black).

Elwood's Asian Population

789 residents of Elwood, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elwood is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Elwood ranks 138th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Asian residents' share of Elwood's population has decreased from 8.2% to 6.7%.

Elwood is more Asian than neighboring Greenlawn (4.2% Asian), East Northport (3.4% Asian), and Northport (0.7% Asian). Elwood is less Asian than neighboring Dix Hills (16.3% Asian), and Commack (6.9% Asian).

Elwood's Hispanic Population

1,419 residents of Elwood, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elwood is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elwood ranks 294th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Elwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.1%.

Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring East Northport (8.6% Hispanic), Dix Hills (8.1% Hispanic), Commack (9.5% Hispanic), and Northport (7.1% Hispanic). Elwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenlawn (25% Hispanic).

Elwood's Native American/Other Population

317 residents of Elwood, or 2.7% 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 York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elwood ranks 743rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 437.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.7%.

Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenlawn (0.5% Native American/Other), East Northport (0.1% Native American/Other), Dix Hills (1.2% Native American/Other), Commack (0.5% Native American/Other), and Northport (0% Native American/Other).

Elwood's Multiracial Population

400 residents of Elwood, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elwood is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elwood ranks 872nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Elwood's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%.

Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenlawn (3.3% Multiracial), East Northport (3.2% Multiracial), Commack (2.6% Multiracial), and Northport (3.3% Multiracial). Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Dix Hills (3.7% 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.