Elgin is a city located in Bastrop County Texas. Elgin has a 2024 population of 13,140. Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 6.79% annually and its population has increased by 34.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,796 in 2020.
The average household income in Elgin is $95,406 with a poverty rate of 10.18%. The median age in Elgin is 36.9 years: 33.9 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elgin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,018 | 49.97% |
| Other race | 2,310 | 23% |
| Black or African American | 1,438 | 14.32% |
| Two or more races | 1,156 | 11.51% |
| Native American | 99 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,455 | 2.86 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 1,595 | 3.66 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 969 | 1.29 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Female | 761 | 3.04 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Male | 130 | 3.59 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 315 | 4.77% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 2.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 604 | 9.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 586 | 8.88% |
| High School Graduate | 2,280 | 34.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 962 | 14.58% |
| Some College | 1,680 | 25.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,387 | 2,178 | 189 |
| White | 2,223 | 2,183 | 699 |
| Other Race | 1,511 | 831 | 0 |
| Black | 949 | 934 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 533 | 377 | 92 |
| Native American | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 31.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,200 | $65,850 | $75,365 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,232 | $48,311 | $33,616 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,517 | $40,032 | $19,674 |
| Overall | $45,341 | $44,677 | $45,466 |
| Some College | $43,631 | $44,021 | $43,277 |
$45,341
Average Earnings
$44,677
Average Male
$45,466
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.81% of Elgin residents speak only English, while 39.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,438 | 424 | 29.49% |
| Hispanic | 5,208 | 298 | 5.72% |
| White | 2,990 | 276 | 9.23% |
| Other | 2,288 | 27 | 1.18% |
| Multiple | 1,096 | 20 | 1.82% |
10.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.29%
Male Poverty Rate
10.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Black, with 29.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Other, with 1.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.67% |
| High School | 8.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.64% |
| Some College | 0.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.3% |
| Female Employed | 6.64% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,762 | $92,141 |
| Households | $85,014 | $95,406 |
| Married Families | $95,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,215 | $94,556 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
248
Number of Veterans
248
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 4.84% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 1.47% |
| Black | 39 | 3.39% |
| Other Race | 24 | 1.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.09%
Born in Elgin
83.7%
Native Born
16.3%
Foreign Born
10.31%
Non Citizen
5.99%
Naturalized
83.7% of Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 69.09% having been born in Texas. 10.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,320 | 836 | 5.07% |
| 2028 | 16,484 | 836 | 5.34% |
| 2027 | 15,648 | 836 | 5.64% |
| 2026 | 14,812 | 836 | 5.98% |
| 2025 | 13,976 | 836 | 6.36% |
| 2024 | 13,140 | 836 | 6.79% |
| 2023 | 12,304 | 938 | 8.25% |
| 2022 | 11,366 | 904 | 8.64% |
| 2021 | 10,462 | 666 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 9,796 | -508 | -4.93% |
| 2019 | 10,304 | 125 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 10,179 | 267 | 2.69% |
| 2017 | 9,912 | 270 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 9,642 | 420 | 4.55% |
| 2015 | 9,222 | 387 | 4.38% |
| 2014 | 8,835 | 199 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 8,636 | 63 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 8,573 | 216 | 2.58% |
| 2011 | 8,357 | 63 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 8,294 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,700 | 854 | 17.62% |
| 1990 | 4,846 | 311 | 6.86% |
| 1980 | 4,535 | 703 | 18.35% |
| 1970 | 3,832 | 321 | 9.14% |
| 1960 | 3,511 | 343 | 10.83% |
| 1950 | 3,168 | -14,152 | -81.71% |