Elwood, Illinois
Elwood: city in Illinois, United States of America
About
Elwood is a city located in the county of Will in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,279 and a population density of 135 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,207 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elwood
| Population | 2,207 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Will County |
| Postal code | 60421 |
| Phone Area Codes | 815 |
| Area | 16.89 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4039,-88.1117 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:00:52 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Elwood is located at 41°24'14"N 88°6'42"W (41.4039200, -88.1117200).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Elwood decreased by 3.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,279 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,280 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,280 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,273 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,266 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,259 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,257 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,253 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,243 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,225 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,207 | -0.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 61,394 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 58,560 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 56,173 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 58,582 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 64.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 18.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 63.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 11.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,885 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 39.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 35.4% |
Elwood zip code is 60421.
County name: Will, County
fips: 17197
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 35.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $402,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,921 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $398 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,163 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,658 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 145,770 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 294,328 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,395,862 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,505 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,119 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,054 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,842 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,921 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,402 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,845 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 262 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,242 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,050.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.28 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $171,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,548 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $601 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,388 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,146 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,701 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,575 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 79,366 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,869 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $83,292 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,908 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 685 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 418 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 199 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 575 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 38 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 610 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,384.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.39 |
Best Things to Do in Elwood
1CHILDREN'S GARDEN
Rating: 4.9 (171)
801 N Chicago St Ave, Elwood, IL 60421, United States View details
2O'Connor Park
Rating: 4.4 (13)
26453 s DEER RUN DR, Elwood, IL 60421, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Elwood
1Jackson Township Town Hall
100 E Mississippi Ave, Elwood, IL 60421 View details
Phone: +18154235771
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elwood, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146296 | Joliet Junior College | Joliet (IL) | 60431-8938 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elwood, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Elwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elwood Post Office | Elwood (IL) | 60421 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Elwood, New York city in Indiana with a population of 11,177 people.
- Elwood, Indiana city in Indiana with a population of 8,379 people.
- Elwood, Kansas City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States with a population of 1,176 people.
- Elwood, Utah town in Box Eldert County, Utah, United States with a population of 1,105 people.
- Elwood, Nebraska village in Nebraska, USA with a population of 679 people.
Other cities in Will County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Will County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Joliet | 85,583 | The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois. |
| Bolingbrook | 74,025 | Town in Illinois |
| Lockport | 59,877 | The most populous city in Will County, Illinois. |
| Romeoville | 39,770 | Town |
| New Lenox | 27,088 | Village in Illinois |
| Homer Glen | 24,281 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Crest Hill | 21,153 | City in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Mokena | 20,050 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Goodings Grove | 18,569 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Shorewood | 17,495 | Village in Illinois |
| Channahon | 13,409 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Frankfort Square | 9,276 | Census-designated place in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Manhattan | 8,798 | Village in Illinois |
| Crete | 8,493 | Town in the U. |
| Braidwood | 6,148 | City in Will County, Illinois, United States |
| Wilmington | 5,597 | Town in Will County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Elwood distances to largest Illinois cities