Demographics & People — Elwood, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,320 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,400 |
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| Median Age | 43.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,476 |
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| Family Households | 2,178 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.092 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,916 |
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| Black or African American | 50 |
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| Asian | 44 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 304 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,686 |
| Other groups | 2,273 |
| German | 1,180 |
| American | 856 |
| English | 771 |
| Irish | 734 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 286 |
| European | 253 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 224 |
| Dutch | 177 |
Language
| English Only | 7,498 |
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| Spanish | 219 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,783 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 535 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,397 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elwood, Indiana.
