Economy & Jobs — Elwood, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,280 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,005 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,577 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 32.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 22.1% |
| Retail | 9.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 87 |
| Fast Food | 80 |
| Physician Offices | 67 |
| Gas Stations | 56 |
| Insurance Agencies | 55 |
| Law Offices | 42 |
| Dental Offices | 42 |
| Auto Repair | 38 |
| General Merchandise | 29 |
| Commercial Banks | 24 |
| Liquor Stores | 23 |
| Real Estate Offices | 23 |
| Child Day Care | 23 |
| Grocery Stores | 21 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
