Elwood, NY Demographics
A map of Elwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,190 | 71.7% |
Hispanic | 1,387 | 12.1% |
Asian | 941 | 8.2% |
Black | 535 | 4.7% |
Multiracial | 314 | 2.7% |
Native American/Other | 59 | 0.5% |
Elwood, New York had a population of 11,426 in 2020. It was 71.7% White, 4.7% Black, 8.2% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% 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 1,293 places in New York, 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
8,190 residents of Elwood identify as White, or 71.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Elwood larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elwood is ranked #994 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more White than neighboring Greenlawn (61% White), and Dix Hills (65.3% White). Elwood is less White than neighboring East Northport (82.5% White), Commack (80.7% White), and Northport (89.3% White).
Elwood's Black Population
535 residents of Elwood identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elwood slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elwood is ranked #265 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Black than neighboring East Northport (1% Black), Commack (1.7% Black), and Northport (0.7% Black). Elwood is less Black than neighboring Greenlawn (12.2% Black), and Dix Hills (5.4% Black).
Elwood's Asian Population
941 residents of Elwood identify as Asian, or 8.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elwood is ranked #138 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Asian than neighboring Greenlawn (5.7% Asian), East Northport (2.9% Asian), Commack (6.9% Asian), and Northport (2% Asian). Elwood is less Asian than neighboring Dix Hills (16.8% Asian).
Elwood's Hispanic Population
1,387 residents of Elwood identify as Hispanic, or 12.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elwood slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elwood is ranked #294 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Hispanic than neighboring East Northport (10.6% Hispanic), Dix Hills (8.5% Hispanic), Commack (8% Hispanic), and Northport (5.5% Hispanic). Elwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenlawn (17.7% Hispanic).
Elwood's Native American/Other Population
59 residents of Elwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. 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 York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elwood is ranked #703 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Northport (0.3% Native American/Other). Elwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenlawn (0.7% Native American/Other), Dix Hills (1% Native American/Other), and Commack (0.6% Native American/Other).
Elwood's Multiracial Population
314 residents of Elwood identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Elwood is ranked #871 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elwood is more Multiracial than neighboring East Northport (2.5% Multiracial), Commack (2.1% Multiracial), and Northport (2.2% Multiracial). Elwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenlawn (2.8% Multiracial), and Dix Hills (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.