State
County
Land Area (mi²)
37.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,921.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.58%
Growth Since 2010
1.27%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
9,407,300
World Population Review
Elgin, Illinois Population 2021
109,567
Elgin is a city located in Kane County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 109,567, it is the 7th largest city in Illinois and the 282nd largest city in the United States . Elgin is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually but its population has increased by 1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 108,188 in 2010. Elgin reached it's highest population of 112,265 in 2016. Spanning over 38 miles, Elgin has a population density of 2,922 people per square mile.
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 Elgin was:
- 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%
The current population of Elgin, Illinois is 109,567 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 111,490.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 108,188.
Elgin, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Elgin Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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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 | 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
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Elgin Households by Type
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| 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% |
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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 | 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%.
Elgin Educational Attainment by Race
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$38,277
Average Earnings
$42,188
Average Male
$32,079
Average Female
Elgin Earnings by Educational Attainment
Elgin Language by Age
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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 Language
Elgin Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51,151 | 7,280 | 14.23% |
| Other | 25,064 | 3,686 | 14.71% |
| 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 White, with 5.42% 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 Poverty
Elgin Poverty Rate by Education
Elgin Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
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 35-44.
Elgin Marital Status by Race
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Elgin Marital Status
Elgin Veterans by War
Elgin Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Elgin Veterans by Education
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5.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
Elgin Veterans by Education
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68.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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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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.
Elgin Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |