Elmwood Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
23,982
Population
12,556/sq mi density
$84,121
Median Income
$38,459 per capita
$325,000
Home Value
$359,481 Zillow
$1,295
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
174
Violent Crime/100K
1,112 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$84,121 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,295/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
23,982
Census 2023
Population Density
12,556
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (4.9 km²)
Median Age
40.3 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 38.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
63.8%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
38.1%
Asian
3.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 51.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 46.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
51.9%
Spanish
46.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
24.8%
Veterans
2.9%
52% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.9%
24% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.2%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.8%
14% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 23,982 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 12,556 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
Language
| English Only | 51.9% |
| Spanish | 46.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 24.8% |
| Veterans | 2.9% |
| Disability | 9.9% |
| Health Insurance | 90.2% |
| Uninsured | 9.8% |
| Broadband Access | 88.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |