Elgin, Iowa Population 2022
Elgin is a city located in Fayette County Iowa. Elgin has a 2020 population of 640. Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually but its population has decreased by -6.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 681 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 613 | 97.61% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.80% |
Elgin Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Elgin Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 613 | 57 | 9.30% |
| Black | 10 | 5 | 50.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 11.06% |
Elgin Veterans by Education
30.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 640 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 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% |