Demographics & People — Elwood, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,169 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 36.1 |
| Total Households | 378 |
| Family Households | 251 |
| Average Household Size | 3.09 |
| Diversity Index | 0.22 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,033 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 460 |
| Other groups | 242 |
| Irish | 171 |
| German | 161 |
| English | 109 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 72 |
| American | 56 |
| Italian | 42 |
| French (except Basque) | 14 |
Language
| English Only | 1,017 |
| Spanish | 42 |
| Population 5+ | 1,059 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 42 |
| Population 18+ | 861 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elwood, Kansas.