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Elmwood, IL


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Elmwood, Illinois

Elmwood, Illinois is 20 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 141 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Peoria county. The city is part of the Peoria - Pekin metro area. The population of Elmwood is 1,945.

The People and Families of Elmwood

In Elmwood, about 68% of adults are married. Elmwood, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elmwood had a median family income of $51,505. There aren't a lot of poor people in Elmwood.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Elmwood.

Elmwood Housing

Of the housing in Elmwood, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Elmwood, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Elmwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Elmwood Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Elmwood People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Elmwood Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Elmwood, IL

Comparing Elmwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built33
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