State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
964.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.31%
Growth Since 2010
-6.59%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Elgin, Iowa Population 2021
638
Elgin is a city located in Fayette County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 638, it is the 392nd largest city in Iowa and the 12258th largest city in the United States . Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually but its population has decreased by -6.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 683 in 2010. Elgin reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Elgin has a population density of 964 people per square mile.
The average household income in Elgin is $59,774 with a poverty rate of 9.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $518 per month, and the median house value is $79,500. The median age in Elgin is 40.5 years, 39.9 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Elgin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elginwas:
- White: 97.61%
- Black or African American: 1.59%
- Two or more races: 0.80%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Elgin, Iowa is 638 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 634.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 683.
Elgin, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 613 | 97.61% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.80% |
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Elgin Population by Race
Elgin Population Pyramid $2021
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Elgin Population by Age
Elgin Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 278 | 2.26 | 80.9 |
| Married | 143 | 3.01 | 89.5 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.19 | 70.4 |
| Female | 23 | 2.65 | 73.9 |
| Male | 4 | 2 | 100 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
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Elgin Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 3.90% |
| High School Graduate | 162 | 37.16% |
| Some College | 119 | 27.29% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 13.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 14.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.67% |
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Elgin Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Elgin Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 411 | 79 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.37%.
Elgin Educational Attainment by Race
Elgin Earnings by Educational Attainment
Elgin Language by Age
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Elgin Language
98.61% of Elgin residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
Elgin Language
9.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.03%
Male Poverty Rate
9.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elgin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Black, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elgin is White, with 9.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.91%.
Elgin Poverty
Elgin Poverty Rate by Education
Elgin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
59.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Elgin Married by Age and Sex
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Elgin Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Elgin Marital Status by Race
Elgin Marital Status
Elgin Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 11.06% |
Elgin Veterans by Race
Elgin Veterans by Education
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30.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
Elgin Veterans by Education
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55.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Elgin Employment by Age
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Elgin Employment by Race
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Elgin Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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79.14%
Born in Elgin
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 79.14% having been born in Iowa. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Elgin Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 638 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 636 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 634 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 632 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 637 | -6 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 643 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 646 | -8 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 654 | -7 | -1.06% |
| 2013 | 661 | -12 | -1.78% |
| 2012 | 673 | -9 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 682 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 681 | 0.00% |