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Population Review

Elmwood Park, Illinois Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Elmwood Park, Illinois is 23,982 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 97th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $84,121, the median home value is $325,000, and the median age is 40.3.

The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (24,894 → 23,698).

23,982

Population

12569

People / sq mi

$84,121

Median Income

$325,000

Median Home Value

Elmwood Park covers 1.9 sq mi of land at 12569 people per square mile.

About Elmwood Park, IL

Elmwood Park is a city in Illinois with a population of 23,982. It ranks #97 among cities in Illinois by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

The median household income in Elmwood Park is $84,121, above the US median of $74,580. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $325,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,295. The homeownership rate of 62.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Elmwood Park reflects 29.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.2 minutes each way.

Elmwood Park village Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Elmwood Park village had a population of 24,894 in 2010 and 23,698 in 2024, a -4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,032 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.35%.

2013 · 25K20102024

23,698

Population (2024)

24,894

Population (2010)

25,032

Peak (2013)

-0.35%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201024,894
201124,960
201225,011
201325,032
201424,982
201524,854
201624,709
201724,488
201824,222
201924,098
202024,428
202123,970
202223,641
202323,561
202423,698

Race & Ethnicity

White63.8%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$84,121

Median Household Income

$38,459

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$325,000

Median Home Value

$1,295

Median Rent

62.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.6%

High School+

29.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.8%

Drive Alone

72.8%

Public Transit

10.3%

Work From Home

33.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.3%

Foreign Born

51.9%

Non-English at Home

2.9%

Veterans

9.9%

With Disability

90.2%

Health Insurance

93.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management19.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.5%
Manufacturing10.7%
Retail Trade8.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Information7.3%
Construction6.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.7%
Public Administration5.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elmwood Park, Illinois has a population of 23,982 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 97th-largest city in Illinois.

The median household income in Elmwood Park, Illinois is $84,121, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Elmwood Park, Illinois is $325,000, with median monthly rent at $1,295 and a homeownership rate of 62.4%.

The median age in Elmwood Park, Illinois is 40.3 years. The population is 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (24,894 → 23,698).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.