Elgin Population

2010–2026

510

2026 projection

5.7% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Elgin. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026510-61.16%
2025516-30.58%
2024519-50.95%
2023524+30.58%
2022521-213.87%
2021542+10.18%
2020541-6110.13%
2019602-253.99%
2018627+40.64%
2017623-30.48%

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Elgin Demographics

49.5median age

Median age

Female49.8 yrs
Male48.6 yrs

Adults

464
210 seniors · 45%254 other adults

Sex

Female 56.1% · 328Male 43.9% · 257

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 6 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Elgin Income

$35,188median household income

Median household income

$35,188

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,250

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

27.7%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Elgin Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%49%40%
Never married15%19%12%
Divorced20%25%17%
Widowed20%6%31%
Separated<1%1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201