Elmwood Park, IL Demographics
What is the population of Elmwood Park?
There are 24,281 residents in Elmwood Park, with a median age of 40.5. Of this, 47.68% are males and 52.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.57% of the resident pool in Elmwood Park, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.36%. Additionally, 10.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 22,059 people in Elmwood Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 24,281 | -1.0% |
| Male Population | 11,577 | -1.8% |
| Female Population | 12,704 | -0.2% |
Male Population 47.68%
Female Population 52.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.5 | 1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 17,377 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,458 | -7.4% |
| Not Citizen | 2,446 | 0.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 71.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 18.36%
Not Citizen 10.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 100 | 58.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,741 | -19.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 98 | 30.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 232 | 4.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 22,059 | 0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 7.19%
Moved from Same State 0.4%
Moved from Different State 0.96%
Same House as Last Year 91.04%
What are the employment statistics in Elmwood Park?
White-collar workers make up 76.54% of the working population in Elmwood Park, while blue-collar employees account for 23.46%. There are also 1,306 entrepreneurs in Elmwood Park (10.67% of the workforce); 8,930 workers employed in private companies (72.95%); and 1,085 people working in governmental institutions (8.86%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,369 | -1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 2,872 | -1.0% |
White Collar 76.54%
Blue Collar 23.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,306 | 2.7% |
| Private Companies | 8,930 | -4.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,085 | 16.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 920 | 10.1% |
Self Employees 10.67%
Private Companies 72.95%
Governmental Workers 8.86%
Not for Profit Companies 7.52%
How many households are there in Elmwood Park?
There are a total of 9,404 households in Elmwood Park, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.19% of these Elmwood Park households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.81%. Additionally, 29.06% of households have children and 70.94% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 9,404 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 6,036 | -1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,368 | 8.9% |
Family Households 64.19%
Non-Family Households 35.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,733 | -2.2% |
| Households without Children | 6,671 | 3.6% |
Households with Children 29.06%
Households without Children 70.94%
What are the median and average incomes in Elmwood Park?
The average annual household income in Elmwood Park is $97,677, while the median household income sits at $75,784 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $61,157, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $97,426. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $57,679 and $45,672, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $97,677 | 10.4% |
| Median Household Income | $75,784 | 10.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 19 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 22,470 | -2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Elmwood Park?
There are 10,038 housing units in Elmwood Park, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1957. Of the 9,404 occupied housing units in Elmwood Park, 61.62% are owner-occupied, while 38.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.71% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $323,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,432 per month in Elmwood Park.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,038 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1957 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,263 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,357 | -16.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,028 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,893 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 846 | -13.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 457 | 57.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 513 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 508 | -8.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 173 | 29.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,404 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,795 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,609 | 3.7% |
Owner Occupied 61.62%
Renter Occupied 38.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,750 | 1.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,045 | -1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $323,500 | 13.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $285,100 | 10.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,432 | 7.3% |
With Mortgage 64.71%
Without Mortgage 35.29%
What is the level of education in Elmwood Park?
Approximately 32.67% of the population in Elmwood Park holds a high school degree (that's 6,266 residents), while 23.4% have attained a college certificate (5,583 locals) and 19.01% have a bachelor's degree (3,646 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 882 | -4.3% |
| Some High School | 6,266 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 5,583 | -3.9% |
| Associate Degree | 1,720 | -8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,646 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,178 | 14.3% |
No High School 4.6%
Some High School 32.67%
Some College 23.4%
Associate Degree 8.97%
Bachelor's Degree 19.01%
Graduate Degree 11.36%
What is the marital status of Elmwood Park residents?
A total of 7,360 people in Elmwood Park have never been married (which represents 36.71% of the total population), while 9,349 of them are wedded (46.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 321 (1.6%) and 1,944 (9.7%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,360 | 5.2% |
| Married | 9,349 | -7.6% |
| Separated | 321 | -18.9% |
| Widowed | 1,397 | 16.4% |
| Divorced | 1,944 | 1,944.0% |
Never Married 36.71%
Married 46.63%
Separated 1.6%
Widowed 6.97%
Divorced 9.7%
What are the most common means of transportation in Elmwood Park?
The top three means of transportation people in Elmwood Park use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and railroad. A total of 9,781 residents commute by car, 450 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 312 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,781 | -2.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 450 | -15.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 232 | N/A |
| Railroad | 312 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 64 | 204.8% |
| TaxiCab | 25 | -10.7% |
| Walk | 130 | 3.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Elmwood Park by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.