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%.
23,698
Population (2024)
24,894
Population (2010)
25,032
Peak (2013)
-0.35%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,894 |
| 2011 | 24,960 |
| 2012 | 25,011 |
| 2013 | 25,032 |
| 2014 | 24,982 |
| 2015 | 24,854 |
| 2016 | 24,709 |
| 2017 | 24,488 |
| 2018 | 24,222 |
| 2019 | 24,098 |
| 2020 | 24,428 |
| 2021 | 23,970 |
| 2022 | 23,641 |
| 2023 | 23,561 |
| 2024 | 23,698 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 19.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
| Retail Trade | 8.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Information | 7.3% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.7% |
| Public Administration | 5.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.