Elwood, New York
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Elwood, New York | |
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| Motto: "The Heart of Huntington" | |
 U.S. Census map of Elwood | |
  Elwood, New York Location on Long Island and within the state of New York  Elwood, New York Elwood, New York (New York) | |
| Coordinates: 40°50′44″N 73°20′7″W / 40.84556°N 73.33528°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Town | Huntington |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.78 sq mi (12.38 km2) |
| • Land | 4.78 sq mi (12.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,426 |
| • Density | 2,390.1/sq mi (922.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 11730, 11731, 11743 |
| Area codes | 631, 934 |
| FIPS code | 36-24405 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949620 |
Elwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 11,426 at the 2020 census. [2]
The hamlet, given its location in the center of the Town of Huntington, is referred to as "The Heart Of Huntington."[3]
The first settlers came to Elwood, NY in the mid to late 1800's. Not much written history can be found from this time period, but there was a book published in 1874 about Suffolk County, New York. In that book, it states that "Elwood was described as a one-and-a-half-mile area southeast of a section called Cuba."[4]
There are revolutionary soldier Graves and their families. So, it is believed that they've been here longer than mid 1800s.
There were large farmlands owned by a few farmers. Many people who were farmers came to Elwood to work, grow, and produce food, because of the level land and Long Island's rich soil. Elwood may have gotten its name from an early settler named Elkanah Wood; however, this is only a theory. As the Elwood community started to grow, there were few students in the schools due to families deciding that farm life and chores came before education. The need for education became more apparent with families wanting their children to go to school. In 1894 a law in New York state was passed so that every child from 8-16 was required to attend school. [5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,426 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Elwood had a population of 11,426. The median age was 44.8 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.5 males age 18 and over.[8][9]
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[10]
There were 3,730 households in Elwood, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 66.8% were married-couple households, 10.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[8]
There were 3,846 housing units, of which 3.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.2%.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,485 | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 559 | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 948 | 8.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 554 | 4.8% |
| Two or more races | 867 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,387 | 12.1% |
Demographic estimates
According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 5.2% of residents were under age five and 50.3% of residents were female.[11]
Housing and socioeconomic data
Housing in Elwood was predominantly owner-occupied (97.7%). The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $574,000, and median gross rent was $1,417.[11]
Among residents age 25 and older, 95.6% were high school graduates or higher and 47.7% held a bachelor's degree or higher. The civilian labor force participation rate was 67.4%, median household income was $150,549, and mean travel time to work was 43.1 minutes.[11]
Education
The hamlet is primarily located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Elwood Union Free School District.[12] However, a small section of the hamlet's southwestern extreme is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the South Huntington Union Free School District.[12] As such, children who reside within the hamlet and attend public schools go to school in one of these two districts, depending on where they reside within the hamlet.[12]
