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Elwood (KS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Elwood, Kansas

StateKansas
Land Area (mi²)2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)379.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.9% (-10)
Growth Since 202015.71% (150)
Rank in State180th
Rank in Country14330th

The population of Elwood, KS in 2022 is estimated to be 1,105. This is a decrease of -0.9% (-10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Elwood by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Elwood by Age

Elwood Population Pyramid 2022
Elwood Median Age
37.4
Total
30.2
Male
44.9
Female
Elwood Sex Ratio
54.97%
525
Male
45.03%
430
Female
Elwood Age Dependency Ratio
28.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
34.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Elwood Adults
755
Adults
(169 of whom are seniors) in Elwood.

Population of Elwood by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Elwood

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 19.79%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 21.52%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 17.67%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Elwood

While the overall poverty rate of Elwood is 19.79%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (17.67%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (21.52%).

Poverty Rate of Elwood by Employment Status and Sex

14.44%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
12.67%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Elwood by Education

36.76%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.19%
High School
9.33%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Elwood

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Elwood

The most common language spoken in Elwood is English, with 96.26% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 3.74% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Elwood by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Elwood, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Elwood by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree40.62%
Bachelors Degree91.4%
Associates Degree538.27%
Some College9715.13%
High School Graduate34253.35%
9th to 12th Grade7411.54%
Less Than 9th Grade629.67%

Earnings Statistics of Elwood by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$27,679

Average Earnings

$43,417

Average Male

$22,593

Average Female

Employment of Elwood by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Elwood by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Elwood by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Elwood

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime3
Property Crime23
Crime Rate35
Robbery0
Rape1
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Larceny and Theft7
Burglary12
Arson0
Aggravated Assault2
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime1
Property Crime0
Crime Rate12
Robbery1
Rape1
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0

Marital Status of Elwood

Marriage Rates

  • 50.3%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 45.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 55.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

Elwood Marriage

In Elwood, 45.9% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Elwood

Elwood Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Elwood Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
69.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Elwood by Type

2.84
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets