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Elwood, UT


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Elwood, Utah

Elwood, Utah, in Box Elder county, is 33 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 398 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The town has a population of 678.

The People and Families of Elwood

In Elwood, about 70% of adults are married. Elwood is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Elwood is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elwood had a median family income of $52,292. An unusual characteristic of Elwood is the share of people in it who work at home.

Elwood Housing

About 84% of housing units in Elwood are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Elwood, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Elwood Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Elwood Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Elwood Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Elwood, UT

Comparing Elwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old61
Well-Paid Single Men58
Senior Citizens26
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married107

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built84
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents610
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone15
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