Elwood is a city located in Doniphan County Kansas. Elwood has a 2024 population of 1,124. Elwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,115 in 2020.
The average household income in Elwood is $59,927 with a poverty rate of 17.85%. The median age in Elwood is 36 years: 30.9 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,019 | 91.88% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 4.69% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.18% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 379 | 2.93 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 211 | 3.4 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.01 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Female | 40 | 4.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 23 | 4.43 | 100 | 0 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 11.38% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 1.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.26% |
| High School Graduate | 414 | 58.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 123 | 17.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 608 | 517 | 21 |
| Black | 51 | 50 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 32 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 3.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,417 | $45,804 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,688 | $32,708 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,833 | $45,250 | $26,563 |
| Some College | $29,145 | $0 | $28,947 |
$30,833
Average Earnings
$45,250
Average Male
$26,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.18% of Elwood residents speak only English, while 3.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 956 | 159 | 16.63% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 33 | 42.86% |
| Black | 52 | 12 | 23.08% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Multiple | 29 | 1 | 3.45% |
17.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.24%
Male Poverty Rate
16.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elwood is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elwood is Multiple, with 3.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.43% |
| High School | 15.94% |
| Some College | 0.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.35% |
| Female Employed | 10.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,438 | $63,072 |
| Households | $57,063 | $59,927 |
| Married Families | $65,234 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,229 | $33,834 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 4.24% |
| Black | 8 | 15.38% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
22.72%
Born in Elwood
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.46% of Elwood residents were born in the United States, with 22.72% having been born in Kansas. 0.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,135 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2028 | 1,133 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 1,131 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 1,128 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2025 | 1,126 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2024 | 1,124 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 1,122 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 1,119 | 5 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 1,114 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,115 | -74 | -6.22% |
| 2019 | 1,189 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 1,192 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,192 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 1,200 | -10 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 1,210 | -8 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 1,218 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,223 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,221 | -10 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 1,231 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,229 | 0 | 0% |