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Population Review

Elwood, New York Population 2026

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

The population of Elwood, New York is 11,140 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 176th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $170,987, the median home value is $664,200, and the median age is 47.2.

11,140

Population

2331

People / sq mi

$170,987

Median Income

$664,200

Median Home Value

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Elwood covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 2331 people per square mile.

About Elwood, NY

Homeownership is the standout figure in Elwood: 96.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 11,140 residents, Elwood is a city in New York.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $170,987, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 0.8%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $664,200, with typical rent around $1,455.

About 52.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. About 17.9% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 43 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Elwood, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Race & Ethnicity

White76.2%
Black or African American4.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$170,987

Median Household Income

$68,154

Per Capita Income

0.8%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$664,200

Median Home Value

$1,455

Median Rent

96.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.7%

High School+

52.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

11.8%

Drive Alone

65.1%

Public Transit

17.9%

Work From Home

43.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

8.4%

Foreign Born

86.4%

Non-English at Home

4.4%

Veterans

9.8%

With Disability

99.1%

Health Insurance

97.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.9%
Information15.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.9%
Construction7.1%
Public Administration5.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.2%
Retail Trade3.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elwood, New York has a population of 11,140 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 176th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Elwood, New York is $170,987, with 0.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Elwood, New York is $664,200, with median monthly rent at $1,455 and a homeownership rate of 96.6%.

The median age in Elwood, New York is 47.2 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

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

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