State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
12,497.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.52%
Growth Since 2010
-4.15%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Elmwood Park, Illinois Population 2021
23,850
Elmwood Park is a city located in Cook County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 23,850, it is the 98th largest city in Illinois and the 1616th largest city in the United States . Elmwood Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -4.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,883 in 2010. Elmwood Park reached it's highest population of 26,160 in 1970. Spanning over 2 miles, Elmwood Park has a population density of 12,497 people per square mile.
The average household income in Elmwood Park is $78,355 with a poverty rate of 8.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,120 per month, and the median house value is $258,000. The median age in Elmwood Park is 39.9 years, 37.9 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
Elmwood Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmwood Park was:
- White: 82.45%
- Other race: 9.06%
- Asian: 4.37%
- Black or African American: 2.48%
- Two or more races: 1.19%
- Native American: 0.44%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Elmwood Park, Illinois is 23,850 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 24,222.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 24,883.
Elmwood Park, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,175 | 82.45% |
| Some Other Race | 2,217 | 9.06% |
| Asian | 1,069 | 4.37% |
| Black or African American | 607 | 2.48% |
| Two or More Races | 292 | 1.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 108 | 0.44% |
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Elmwood Park Population by Race
Elmwood Park Population Pyramid $2021
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Elmwood Park Population by Age
Elmwood Park Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,017 | 2.69 | 65.8 |
| Married | 4,512 | 3.46 | 75.1 |
| Non Family | 2,889 | 1.15 | 54.5 |
| Female | 1,108 | 3.36 | 61 |
| Male | 508 | 3.17 | 58.5 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
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Elmwood Park Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 961 | 5.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,076 | 6.32% |
| High School Graduate | 4,846 | 28.46% |
| Some College | 3,869 | 22.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,695 | 9.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,993 | 17.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,585 | 9.31% |
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Elmwood Park Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Elmwood Park Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,964 | 10,037 | 3,184 |
| Hispanic | 4,550 | 3,535 | 699 |
| Other Race | 1,355 | 1,197 | 155 |
| Asian | 800 | 744 | 512 |
| Black | 535 | 496 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 117 | 70 |
| Native American | 59 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.00%.
Elmwood Park Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,516
Average Earnings
$50,849
Average Male
$31,990
Average Female
Elmwood Park Earnings by Educational Attainment
Elmwood Park Language by Age
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Elmwood Park Language
50.85% of Elmwood Park residents speak only English, while 49.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.67% of the population.
Elmwood Park Language
Elmwood Park Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,682 | 1,246 | 8.49% |
| Hispanic | 7,633 | 620 | 8.12% |
| Other | 2,205 | 115 | 5.22% |
| Multiple | 283 | 47 | 16.61% |
| Asian | 1,069 | 32 | 2.99% |
| Black | 537 | 20 | 3.72% |
| Native | 108 | 12 | 11.11% |
8.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.08%
Male Poverty Rate
9.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elmwood Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmwood Park is Multiple, with 16.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmwood Park is Asian, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.21%.
Elmwood Park Poverty
Elmwood Park Poverty Rate by Education
Elmwood Park Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Elmwood Park Married by Age and Sex
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Elmwood Park Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Elmwood Park Marital Status by Race
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Elmwood Park Marital Status
Elmwood Park Veterans by War
Elmwood Park Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 630 | 3.91% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 2.96% |
| Other Race | 105 | 6.92% |
| Black | 97 | 17.45% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 8.16% |
Elmwood Park Veterans by Race
Elmwood Park Veterans by Education
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5.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
Elmwood Park Veterans by Education
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67.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Elmwood Park Employment by Age
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Elmwood Park Employment by Race
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Elmwood Park Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.89%
Native Born
27.11%
Foreign Born
9.52%
Non Citizen
17.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
72.89% of Elmwood Park residents were born in the United States, with 62.31% having been born in Illinois. 9.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Elmwood Park Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,850 | -124 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 23,974 | -124 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 24,098 | -124 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 24,222 | -266 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 24,488 | -221 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 24,709 | -145 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 24,854 | -128 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 24,982 | -50 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 25,032 | 21 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 25,011 | 51 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 24,960 | 66 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 24,894 | -511 | -0.20% |
| 2000 | 25,405 | 2,199 | 0.91% |
| 1990 | 23,206 | -810 | -0.34% |
| 1980 | 24,016 | -2,144 | -0.85% |
| 1970 | 26,160 | 2,294 | 0.92% |
| 1960 | 23,866 | 5,065 | 2.41% |
| 1950 | 18,801 | 5,112 | 3.22% |
| 1940 | 13,689 | 2,419 | 1.96% |
| 1930 | 11,270 | 0.00% |