Elwood, IL Demographics
A map of Elwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,915 | 85.9% |
Hispanic | 193 | 8.7% |
Multiracial | 50 | 2.2% |
Black | 45 | 2.0% |
Asian | 13 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 13 | 0.6% |
Elwood, Illinois had a population of 2,229 in 2020. It was 85.9% White, 2.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Elwood is the 484th 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
1,915 residents of Elwood identify as White, or 85.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Elwood considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elwood is ranked #982 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more White than neighboring Rockdale (50.4% White), Preston Heights (18% White), and Joliet (45.2% White). Elwood is less White than neighboring Wilmington (88.6% White), and Lorenzo (96.2% White).
Elwood's Black Population
45 residents of Elwood identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elwood slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elwood is ranked #362 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Black than neighboring Wilmington (1.1% Black), and Lorenzo (0% Black). Elwood is less Black than neighboring Rockdale (6.9% Black), Preston Heights (49.3% Black), and Joliet (15.8% Black).
Elwood's Asian Population
13 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 Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elwood is ranked #525 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Asian than neighboring Rockdale (0.4% Asian), Wilmington (0.4% Asian), Preston Heights (0.2% Asian), and Lorenzo (0% Asian). Elwood is less Asian than neighboring Joliet (1.9% Asian).
Elwood's Hispanic Population
193 residents of Elwood identify as Hispanic, or 8.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elwood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elwood is ranked #296 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilmington (5.2% Hispanic), and Lorenzo (0% Hispanic). Elwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockdale (37.7% Hispanic), Preston Heights (28.7% Hispanic), and Joliet (33.6% Hispanic).
Elwood's Native American/Other Population
13 residents of Elwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elwood is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilmington (0.5% Native American/Other), and Joliet (0.4% Native American/Other). Elwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Preston Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lorenzo (3.8% Native American/Other).
Elwood's Multiracial Population
50 residents of Elwood identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elwood is ranked #1187 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Lorenzo (0% Multiracial). Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockdale (4% Multiracial), Wilmington (4.1% Multiracial), Preston Heights (3% Multiracial), and Joliet (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.