Elwood, IL is a small town with a population of 3,828 located in Will County. The town has a population density of 92 people per square mile, which is slightly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Elwood is home to a variety of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events. Popular local businesses include Blanco’s Taco Shop and Café, Tano’s Pizzeria & Restaurant and JB’s catering. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and recreational activities such as basketball and baseball at Hoff Woods Park. Organizations in Elwood such as the Elwood Chamber of Commerce provide opportunities for networking and community outreach while the Elwood Education Foundation offers scholarships to students in need. Local sporting events include the annual Elwood Cornfest softball tournament which brings residents together for food, fun and friendly competition every summer.
The population in Elwood (zip 60421) is 3,828. There are 94 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elwood (zip 60421) is 44.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elwood (zip 60421) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elwood (zip 60421)
- 57.6% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 31.7% are married with children
- 12.2% have children, but are single
Race in Elwood (zip 60421)
- 86.8% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander