Elwood, KS Demographics
A map of Elwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 915 | 81.3% |
Black | 84 | 7.5% |
Multiracial | 69 | 6.1% |
Hispanic | 42 | 3.7% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 1.1% |
Asian | 3 | 0.3% |
Elwood, Kansas had a population of 1,125 in 2020. It was 81.3% White, 7.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 6.1% 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 740 places in Kansas, Elwood is the 178th 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
915 residents of Elwood identify as White, or 81.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Elwood slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Elwood is ranked #581 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more White than neighboring St. Joseph (78.6% White). Elwood is less White than neighboring Wathena (91.5% White), Country Club (89.1% White), Amazonia (95.4% White), and Agency (88.5% White).
Elwood's Black Population
84 residents of Elwood identify as Black, or 7.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Elwood is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Black than neighboring Wathena (1.4% Black), St. Joseph (5.9% Black), Country Club (3.1% Black), Amazonia (0.4% Black), and Agency (1% Black).
Elwood's Asian Population
3 residents of Elwood identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Elwood is ranked #265 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Asian than neighboring Amazonia (0% Asian). Elwood is less Asian than neighboring Wathena (0.6% Asian), St. Joseph (1.4% Asian), Country Club (0.6% Asian), and Agency (0.4% Asian).
Elwood's Hispanic Population
42 residents of Elwood identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elwood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Elwood is ranked #383 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Wathena (2.2% Hispanic), Country Club (2.9% Hispanic), Amazonia (1.3% Hispanic), and Agency (1.8% Hispanic). Elwood is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Joseph (7.3% Hispanic).
Elwood's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Elwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Elwood is ranked #240 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Country Club (0.6% Native American/Other), Amazonia (0% Native American/Other), and Agency (0.4% Native American/Other). Elwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wathena (1.2% Native American/Other), and St. Joseph (1.3% Native American/Other).
Elwood's Multiracial Population
69 residents of Elwood identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Elwood is ranked #183 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Wathena (3% Multiracial), St. Joseph (5.5% Multiracial), Country Club (3.7% Multiracial), and Amazonia (2.9% Multiracial). Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Agency (7.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.