Elwood, NY is a small town located in Suffolk County on Long Island. With a population of 11,722 and a population density of 2,396 people per square mile, the town has a close-knit and friendly atmosphere. The town is home to several small businesses including Joe's Pizzeria, Elwood Deli & Grocery and O'Malley's Pub. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Caleb Smith State Park, playing golf or tennis at Harbor Links Golf Course, or fishing at Elwood Beach Park. Other organizations that are popular in the community include the Elwood Public Library and the Elwood Fire Department. Local sporting events include softball games held at Fields of Dreams and basketball games played on the courts at Veterans Memorial Park.
The population in Elwood is 11,722. There are 2,452 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elwood is 45.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elwood is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elwood
- 55.7% are married
- 5.3% are divorced
- 48.6% are married with children
- 5.3% have children, but are single
Race in Elwood
- 73.5% are White
- 7.1% are Black
- 9.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander