Elgin, Texas Population 2022
Elgin is a city located in Bastrop County Texas. Elgin has a 2020 population of 10,114. Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 1.66% annually and its population has increased by 3.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,784 in 2010.
The average household income in Elgin is $66,343 with a poverty rate of 14.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,008 per month, and the median house value is $171,400. The median age in Elgin is 33.5 years, 31.2 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
Elgin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elginwas:
- White: 44.08%
- Black or African American: 27.81%
- Other race: 24.18%
- Two or more races: 3.18%
- Asian: 0.75%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,510 | 44.08% |
| Black or African American | 2,845 | 27.81% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race | 2,474 | 24.18% |
| Two or More Races | 325 | 3.18% |
Elgin Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,033 | 3.32 | 63.7 |
| Married | 1,420 | 4.16 | 74.3 |
| Male | 68 | 4.35 | 30.9 |
| Female | 670 | 4.05 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 875 | 1.31 | 56.7 |
3.95
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 936 | 13.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 434 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 2,501 | 37.05% |
| Some College | 1,487 | 22.03% |
| Associates Degree | 312 | 4.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 681 | 10.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 400 | 5.93% |
Elgin Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 45 |
| White | 2,038 | 1,859 | 601 |
| Black | 1,715 | 1,514 | 362 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 111 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 2,927 | 1,950 | 115 |
| Other Race | 1,600 | 957 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.44%.
$34,834
Average Earnings
$33,426
Average Male
$40,143
Average Female
Elgin Language by Age
Elgin Language
68.38% of Elgin residents speak only English, while 31.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.56% of the population.
Elgin Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,838 | 805 | 28.37% |
| White | 2,735 | 445 | 16.27% |
| Other | 225 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 4,424 | 261 | 5.90% |
14.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.46%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elgin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Black, with 28.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Hispanic, with 5.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.49%.
Elgin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Elgin Married by Age and Sex
Elgin Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Elgin Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 8.40% |
| Black | 45 | 2.10% |
| Other Race | 21 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 4.28% |
Elgin Veterans by Education
7.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
74.65%
Born in Elgin
87.38%
Native Born
12.62%
Foreign Born
7.46%
Non Citizen
5.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.38% of Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 74.65% having been born in Texas. 7.46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,168 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 3,511 | 343 | 1.03% |
| 1970 | 3,832 | 321 | 0.88% |
| 1980 | 4,535 | 703 | 1.70% |
| 1990 | 4,846 | 311 | 0.67% |
| 2000 | 5,700 | 854 | 1.64% |
| 2010 | 8,135 | 2,435 | 3.62% |
| 2011 | 8,300 | 165 | 2.03% |
| 2012 | 8,465 | 165 | 1.99% |
| 2013 | 8,630 | 165 | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 8,795 | 165 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 8,960 | 165 | 1.88% |
| 2016 | 9,125 | 165 | 1.84% |
| 2017 | 9,290 | 165 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 9,455 | 165 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 9,620 | 165 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 9,784 | 164 | 1.70% |
| 2021 | 9,949 | 165 | 1.69% |
| 2022 | 10,114 | 165 | 1.66% |