Editing Elwood, New York (section)

==Demographics==
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As of the 2020 Census, Elwood, New York, boasts a diverse population of 11,426 residents.<ref name="Census2020">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/elwoodcdpnewyork/PST045222 |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Elwood CDP, New York |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |access-date=April 26, 2024}}</ref> The age distribution reveals a youthful community with 5.2% under the age of five and 20.1% under eighteen, while seniors 65 and older make up 15.8% of the populace. Women slightly outnumber men, accounting for 50.3% of the population. In terms of racial and ethnic composition, the majority of residents are White (81.3%), followed by Black or African American (6.7%), Asian (5.6%), and those identifying with two or more races (4.8%). The Hispanic or Latino community represents 8.7% of the total population, with 75.7% of residents being White non-Hispanics.

Housing in Elwood is predominantly owner-occupied, with a high rate of 97.7%, reflecting the area's residential stability. The median value of these homes stands at $574,000, while renters can expect a median gross rent of $1,417. Educationally, the community is well-educated, with 95.6% of individuals aged 25 and over having graduated high school, and nearly half (47.7%) holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Economically, Elwood is active, with 67.4% of the population engaged in the civilian labor force. The median household income is a robust $150,549. Commuters in Elwood face an average travel time of 43.1 minutes to work, indicative of the region's connectivity and the residents' willingness to travel for employment.<ref name="Census2020" />