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Elwood (NJ) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Elwood, New Jersey

StateNew Jersey
Land Area (mi²)3.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)366.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.84% (-22)
Growth Since 2020-4.49% (-55)
Rank in State448th
Rank in Country14009th

The population of Elwood, NJ in 2022 is estimated to be 1,171. This is a decrease of -1.84% (-22 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
50.8
Total
48.8
Male
51
Female
Elwood Sex Ratio
55.3%
678
Male
44.7%
548
Female
Elwood Age Dependency Ratio
27
Old Age Dependency Ratio
22
Child Dependency Ratio
Elwood Adults
1,045
Adults
(222 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
  • 1.75%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 3.1%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 0%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Elwood

While the overall poverty rate of Elwood is 1.75%, 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 (0%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (3.1%).

Poverty Rate of Elwood by Education

11.86%
Less Than 9th Grade
0%
High School
0%
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 92.33% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 7.67% 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 Degree868.53%
Bachelors Degree616.05%
Associates Degree10510.42%
Some College23223.02%
High School Graduate34734.42%
9th to 12th Grade13713.59%
Less Than 9th Grade403.97%

Earnings Statistics of Elwood by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$66,250

Average Earnings

$71,654

Average Male

$0

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
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Elwood by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Elwood

Marriage Rates

  • 54.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 50.6%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 60.1%

    Female Marriage Rate

Elwood Marriage

In Elwood, 50.6% 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 35-44, 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
84%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Elwood by Type

2.62
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets