Elgin, Illinois Population 2022
Elgin is a city located in Kane County Illinois. Elgin has a 2020 population of 108,926. Elgin is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually but its population has increased by 0.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 108,388 in 2010.
The average household income in Elgin is $86,544 with a poverty rate of 11.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,069 per month, and the median house value is $186,000. The median age in Elgin is 35 years, 34.5 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
Elgin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elginwas:
- White: 61.82%
- Other race: 22.43%
- Black or African American: 5.89%
- Asian: 5.86%
- Two or more races: 3.24%
- Native American: 0.75%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,407,300 | -25,620 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 9,432,920 | -25,620 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 9,458,540 | -25,620 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 9,484,160 | -29,950 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 9,514,110 | -19,550 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 9,533,660 | -18,890 | -0.20% |
| 2015 | 9,552,550 | -7,880 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 9,560,430 | 10,240 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 9,550,190 | 22,100 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 9,528,090 | 27,220 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 9,500,870 | 30,240 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 9,470,630 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,646 | 61.82% |
| Some Other Race | 25,268 | 22.43% |
| Black or African American | 6,634 | 5.89% |
| Asian | 6,603 | 5.86% |
| Two or More Races | 3,651 | 3.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 843 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
Elgin Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,903 | 3 | 69.8 |
| Married | 19,537 | 3.68 | 80.4 |
| Non Family | 10,361 | 1.23 | 61.6 |
| Female | 5,067 | 3.62 | 49.7 |
| Male | 1,938 | 4.09 | 59.7 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,579 | 11.91% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,730 | 9.34% |
| High School Graduate | 17,407 | 24.16% |
| Some College | 16,134 | 22.39% |
| Associates Degree | 5,574 | 7.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,356 | 15.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,279 | 8.71% |
Elgin Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,354 | 33,509 | 12,415 |
| Hispanic | 27,415 | 15,171 | 2,086 |
| Other Race | 14,261 | 7,025 | 417 |
| Asian | 4,570 | 4,096 | 2,321 |
| Black | 3,993 | 3,376 | 664 |
| 2+ Races | 1,194 | 907 | 258 |
| Native American | 437 | 154 | 28 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.79%.
$38,277
Average Earnings
$42,188
Average Male
$32,079
Average Female
Elgin Language by Age
Elgin Language
54.33% of Elgin residents speak only English, while 45.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.85% of the population.
Elgin Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51,151 | 7,280 | 14.23% |
| Other | 3,686 | NaN% | |
| White | 44,845 | 2,432 | 5.42% |
| Black | 6,387 | 2,237 | 35.02% |
| Multiple | 3,636 | 706 | 19.42% |
| Asian | 6,555 | 455 | 6.94% |
11.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
12.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elgin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Black, with 35.02% 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 2.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.82%.
Elgin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
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 35-44.
Elgin Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,136 | 5.86% |
| Hispanic | 400 | 1.20% |
| Black | 327 | 7.04% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.68% |
| Other Race | 83 | 0.48% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 3.40% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.12% |
Elgin Veterans by Education
5.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
60.31%
Born in Elgin
73.53%
Native Born
26.47%
Foreign Born
14.94%
Non Citizen
11.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.53% of Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 60.31% having been born in Illinois. 14.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 108,926 | -641 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 109,567 | -641 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 110,208 | -641 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 110,849 | -641 | -0.57% |
| 2018 | 111,490 | -613 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 112,103 | -162 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 112,265 | 273 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 111,992 | 933 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 111,059 | 910 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 110,149 | 439 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 109,710 | 485 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 109,225 | 837 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 108,388 | 13,901 | 1.38% |
| 2000 | 94,487 | 17,477 | 2.07% |
| 1990 | 77,010 | 13,342 | 1.92% |
| 1980 | 63,668 | 7,977 | 1.35% |
| 1970 | 55,691 | 6,244 | 1.20% |
| 1960 | 49,447 | 5,224 | 1.12% |
| 1950 | 44,223 | 5,890 | 1.44% |
| 1940 | 38,333 | 2,404 | 0.65% |
| 1930 | 35,929 | 8,475 | 2.73% |
| 1920 | 27,454 | 1,478 | 0.55% |
| 1910 | 25,976 | 3,543 | 1.48% |
| 1900 | 22,433 | 4,610 | 2.33% |
| 1890 | 17,823 | 9,036 | 7.33% |
| 1880 | 8,787 | 3,346 | 4.91% |
| 1870 | 5,441 | 2,644 | 6.88% |
| 1860 | 2,797 | 0.00% |