Elwood, NE is a small rural town located in the Midwest with a population of 596 as of 2019. The US Population Density is 93 people per square mile, making Elwood's population density 1,311 people per square mile. Being a rural area, Elwood offers plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping and hunting throughout the year. There are also several businesses located in town including Elwood Grocery Store, American Legion Hall & Post 29 and Elwood Vet Clinic. In addition to these local businesses there are also several community organizations such as The Book Club, Lions Club and 4-H programs that provide educational enrichment to community members. For sports enthusiasts there is Elwood High School which hosts various sporting events including basketball and track & field throughout the school year. With its strong sense of community and commitment to outdoor activities, Elwood is an idyllic destination for anyone looking to get away from it all.
The population in Elwood is 596. There are 1,151 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elwood is 51.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elwood is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elwood
- 52.5% are married
- 5.7% are divorced
- 22.2% are married with children
- 8.5% have children, but are single
Race in Elwood
- 94.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander