Elgin is a village located in Van Wert County Ohio. Elgin has a 2024 population of 44. Elgin is currently declining at a rate of -2.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 46 in 2020.
The average household income in Elgin is $72,830 with a poverty rate of 3.67%. The median age in Elgin is 43.4 years: 42.7 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elgin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 47 | 2.32 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Married | 39 | 2.41 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 7 | 1.43 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 1 | 5 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.48
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
95.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 17.5% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 47.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 1.25% |
| High School Graduate | 12 | 15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 1.25% |
| Some College | 14 | 17.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 65 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.25%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 1.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,423 | $34,904 | $32,171 |
| Some College | $40,300 | $41,364 | $32,237 |
$34,423
Average Earnings
$34,904
Average Male
$32,171
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Elgin residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 4 | 3.67% |
3.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.77%
Male Poverty Rate
1.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elgin is White, with 3.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elgin is White, with 3.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 100% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.67% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,712 | $80,533 |
| Households | $83,447 | $72,830 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $28,800 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
88.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 19.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
86.7%
Labor Force Participation
84.3%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.57%
Born in Elgin
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 82.57% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 42 | -1 | -2.33% |
| 2028 | 43 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 43 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 43 | -1 | -2.27% |
| 2025 | 44 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 44 | -1 | -2.22% |
| 2023 | 45 | -1 | -2.17% |
| 2022 | 46 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 46 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 46 | -10 | -17.86% |
| 2019 | 56 | 1 | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 55 | -1 | -1.79% |
| 2017 | 56 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 56 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 56 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 56 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 56 | -1 | -1.75% |
| 2012 | 57 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 57 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 57 | 0 | 0% |