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Cost of living in Elmwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elmwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elmwood is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elmwood is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elmwood is $418,768.
The median income in Elmwood is $89,430.
Elmwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elmwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elmwood | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elmwood, LA Weather
The average high in Elmwood is 78.0° and the average low is 60.9°.
There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elmwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 60.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elmwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elmwood
The current population in Elmwood is 6,077. The population has increased 20.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,077 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 6,022 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 6,081 | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 6,700 | 9.9% |
| 2020 | 6,099 | 7.0% |
| 2019 | 5,698 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 5,525 | 9.7% |
| 2017 | 5,037 | 8.1% |
| 2016 | 4,658 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 4,552 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 4,758 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 4,945 | 8.3% |
| 2012 | 4,565 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,572 | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 5,028 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elmwood
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Elmwood is:
43.0% White with 2,615 White residents.
26.1% African American with 1,586 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
11.5% Asian with 701 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 261 Two Or More residents.
14.7% Hispanic with 891 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elmwood | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.0% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 26.1% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.5% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.7% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elmwood
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Elmwood is 48.7% female with 2,956 female residents.
Elmwood is 51.3% male with 3,120 male residents.
| Gender | Elmwood | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elmwood for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Elmwood completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Elmwood completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in Elmwood completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Elmwood completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Elmwood completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Elmwood completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Elmwood completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Elmwood completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Elmwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elmwood | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elmwood, Louisiana
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1.8% of households in Elmwood earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Elmwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Elmwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.9% of households in Elmwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.6% of households in Elmwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.4% of households in Elmwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.3% of households in Elmwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Elmwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.0% of households in Elmwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Elmwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elmwood | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
