Elmwood is a CDP located in Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Elmwood has a 2024 population of 6,322. Elmwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,099 in 2020.
The average household income in Elmwood is $82,707 with a poverty rate of 8.77%. The median age in Elmwood is 32.1 years: 32.3 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,349 | 55.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,902 | 31.28% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 8.26% |
| Asian | 310 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,462 | 1.76 | 14.8 | 85.2 |
| Non Family | 2,288 | 1.2 | 8.4 | 91.6 |
| Married | 708 | 2.94 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 394 | 2.81 | 11.2 | 88.8 |
| Male | 72 | 2.15 | 0 | 100 |
2.78
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
14.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 0.39% |
| Associates Degree | 602 | 13.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,528 | 33.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,429 | 31.11% |
| High School Graduate | 369 | 8.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 638 | 13.89% |
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 | 2,484 | 2,456 | 1,436 |
| Black | 1,238 | 1,238 | 821 |
| Hispanic | 423 | 423 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 358 | 297 |
| Asian | 310 | 310 | 283 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,674 | $62,112 | $62,936 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,337 | $54,509 | $53,981 |
| High School Graduate | $40,192 | $40,192 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,530 | $49,083 | $41,513 |
| Some College | $24,311 | $31,817 | $19,347 |
$43,530
Average Earnings
$49,083
Average Male
$41,513
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.48% of Elmwood residents speak only English, while 16.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,902 | 302 | 15.88% |
| White | 3,118 | 172 | 5.52% |
| Multiple | 502 | 23 | 4.58% |
| Native | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Asian | 310 | 18 | 5.81% |
8.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.8%
Male Poverty Rate
12.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmwood is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmwood is Multiple, with 4.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.72% |
| Some College | 9.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.8% |
| Female Employed | 4.98% |
| Male Employed | 4.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,836 | $93,561 |
| Households | $80,822 | $82,707 |
| Married Families | $95,227 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,219 | $76,879 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
26.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
228
Number of Veterans
215
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 5.79% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 9.16% |
| Black | 19 | 1.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79%
Labor Force Participation
73.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
62.52%
Born in Elmwood
88.03%
Native Born
11.97%
Foreign Born
4.36%
Non Citizen
7.61%
Naturalized
88.03% of Elmwood residents were born in the United States, with 62.52% having been born in Louisiana. 4.36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,322 | 120 | 1.93% |
| 2023 | 6,202 | 121 | 1.99% |
| 2022 | 6,081 | -619 | -9.24% |
| 2021 | 6,700 | 601 | 9.85% |
| 2020 | 6,099 | 401 | 7.04% |
| 2019 | 5,698 | 173 | 3.13% |
| 2018 | 5,525 | 488 | 9.69% |
| 2017 | 5,037 | 379 | 8.14% |
| 2016 | 4,658 | 106 | 2.33% |
| 2015 | 4,552 | -206 | -4.33% |
| 2014 | 4,758 | -187 | -3.78% |
| 2013 | 4,945 | 380 | 8.32% |
| 2012 | 4,565 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 4,572 | -63 | -1.36% |
| 2010 | 4,635 | 0 | 0% |