Elwood, Illinois
| Elwood | |
| Village | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Coordinates | 41°24′49″N 88°6′38″W / 41.41361°N 88.11056°WCoordinates: 41°24′49″N 88°6′38″W / 41.41361°N 88.11056°W |
| Area | 6.53 sq mi (17 km2) |
| - land | 6.53 sq mi (17 km2) |
| - water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population | 2,279 (2010) |
| Density | 597.6/sq mi (231/km2) |
| Timezone | CST (UTC−6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC−5) |
| Postal code | 60421 |
| Area code | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-23945 |
| GNIS ID | 2398822 |
 Location in Will County and the state of Illinois.
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Elwood is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,279 at the 2010 United States Census.
Elwood is located at 41°24′49″N 88°6′38″W / 41.41361°N 88.11056°W (41.413615, -88.110438). The nearest major highways are Interstate 80 to the north and Interstate 55 to the west. The former Route 66 highway passes through the village on the east side. According to the 2010 census, Elwood has a total area of 6.53 square miles (16.91 km2), all land.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,279 people, 880 households, and 630 families residing in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 94.9 percent White, 1.5 percent African American, 0.1 percent Native American, 0.5 percent Asian, 0.06 percent Pacific Islander, 2.2 percent from other races, and 0.8 percent from two or more races. Hispanics and Latinos of any race were 6.3 percent of the population.
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