Elwood, New Jersey facts for kids
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Elwood, New Jersey
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Map of Elwood CDP in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey.
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 Elwood, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Elwood, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Elwood, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Township | Mullica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| • Land | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.03% |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,215 |
| • Density | 380.64/sq mi (146.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08217, 08037, 08215
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| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| FIPS code | 34-21420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389040 |
Elwood is a small community in New Jersey. It is located within Mullica Township in Atlantic County. Even though it's not a separate town, the U.S. Census Bureau counts it as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area used for gathering population data. In 2020, about 1,215 people lived there.
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Where is Elwood?
Elwood is found in the state of New Jersey, in the United States. It is part of Mullica Township. The community covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.27 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There is very little water within the community's boundaries.
How Many People Live in Elwood?
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. This helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how Elwood's population has changed:
- 1990: 1,487 people
- 2000: 1,392 people
- 2010: 1,437 people
- 2020: 1,215 people
What the 2010 Census Showed
The 2010 United States census counted 1,437 people in Elwood. These people lived in 436 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were also 340 families.
- Population Density: About 448 people lived in each square mile.
- Housing: There were 477 housing units. A housing unit is a house, apartment, or other place where people live.
- Racial Makeup: The people living in Elwood came from many different backgrounds.
- About 61% were White.
- About 13% were Black or African American.
- Less than 1% were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander.
- About 18% were from other races.
- About 5% were from two or more races.
- Hispanic or Latino Population: About 38% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
- Households with Children: About 36% of households had children under 18 years old.
- Married Couples: About 54% of households were married couples living together.
- Female Householders: About 14% of households had a female head with no husband present.
- Individuals Living Alone: About 16% of households were made up of just one person. About 6% of these were people aged 65 or older living alone.
- Average Household Size: On average, about 3.14 people lived in each household.
- Average Family Size: The average family had about 3.50 people.
Age Groups in Elwood
The census also looked at the ages of people living in Elwood:
- About 25.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Elwood was 38.8 years.
