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Elwood, Illinois, in Will county, is 8 miles S of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 39 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Elwood has a population of 1,620.
In Elwood, about 64% of adults are married. Elwood is considered a village for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the village is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Elwood had a median family income of $60,707. You could say that Elwood is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Elwood ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 83% of housing units in Elwood are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction.
In Elwood, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Elwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Elwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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