South Elgin

County:: Kane County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 7.268
State:: Illinois

South Elgin is a village located in Kane County, Illinois. South Elgin has a 2025 population of 24,560. South Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,852 in 2020.

The average household income in South Elgin is $144,258 with a poverty rate of 6.36%. The median age in South Elgin is 39.2 years: 37.5 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South Elgin includes 61.95% White, 11.69% Asian, 9.05% other race, 5.83% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	14,859	61.95%
Asian	2,803	11.69%
Two or more races	2,406	10.03%
Other race	2,171	9.05%
Black or African American	1,398	5.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	181	0.75%
Native American	166	0.69%

South Elgin Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South Elgin's average per capita income is $66,743. Household income levels show a median of $123,744. The poverty rate stands at 6.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$141,980	-
Families	$134,819	$164,389
Households	$123,744	$144,258
Non Families	$60,589	$80,921

$66,743

Average Income

$123,744

Median Household Income

6.36%

Poverty Rate