State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,892.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
5.25%
Growth Since 2010
25.07%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
South Elgin is a city located in Kane County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 27,497, it is the 73rd largest city in Illinois and the 1398th largest city in the United States . South Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 5.25% annually and its population has increased by 25.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,985 in 2010. South Elgin reached it's highest population of 27,497 in 2021. Spanning over 7 miles, South Elgin has a population density of 3,892 people per square mile.
The average household income in South Elgin is $118,326 with a poverty rate of 6.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,415 per month, and the median house value is $235,500. The median age in South Elgin is 37.5 years, 35.9 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Elgin was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,737 | 81.33% |
| Asian | 1,454 | 6.31% |
| Some Other Race | 1,045 | 4.54% |
| Black or African American | 1,004 | 4.36% |
| Two or More Races | 754 | 3.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 0.20% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,476 | 3.04 | 81.6 |
| Married | 4,555 | 3.48 | 91.1 |
| Non Family | 1,602 | 1.31 | 63.4 |
| Female | 802 | 3.79 | 58.6 |
| Male | 517 | 3.41 | 89.6 |
3.43
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 445 | 3.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 847 | 5.75% |
| High School Graduate | 3,616 | 24.57% |
| Some College | 3,018 | 20.50% |
| Associates Degree | 1,449 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,781 | 25.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,564 | 10.63% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,743 | 10,185 | 4,068 |
| Hispanic | 2,019 | 1,385 | 364 |
| Asian | 1,135 | 1,040 | 594 |
| Black | 622 | 617 | 204 |
| Other Race | 568 | 373 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 252 | 143 |
| Native American | 26 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.20%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.36%.
$54,643
Average Earnings
$64,440
Average Male
$45,848
Average Female
78.00% of South Elgin residents speak only English, while 22.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.46% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,818 | 738 | 4.67% |
| Hispanic | 4,026 | 557 | 13.84% |
| Other | 1,041 | 114 | 10.95% |
| Multiple | 750 | 96 | 12.80% |
| Black | 987 | 55 | 5.57% |
| Asian | 1,454 | 15 | 1.03% |
6.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.85%
Male Poverty Rate
6.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Elgin is Hispanic, with 13.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Elgin is Asian, with 1.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.46%.
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 638 | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 1.76% |
| Black | 21 | 3.11% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 4.92% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
71.2%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
87.10%
Native Born
12.90%
Foreign Born
4.68%
Non Citizen
8.21%
Naturalized
87.10% of South Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 72.44% having been born in Illinois. 4.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,497 | 1,371 | 5.25% |
| 2020 | 26,126 | 1,371 | 5.54% |
| 2019 | 24,755 | 1,371 | 5.86% |
| 2018 | 23,384 | 930 | 4.14% |
| 2017 | 22,454 | 94 | 0.42% |
| 2016 | 22,360 | 105 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 22,255 | 118 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 22,137 | 14 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 22,123 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 22,127 | 25 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 22,102 | 82 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 22,020 | 5,920 | 3.18% |
| 2000 | 16,100 | 8,626 | 7.98% |
| 1990 | 7,474 | 1,256 | 1.86% |
| 1980 | 6,218 | 1,929 | 3.78% |
| 1970 | 4,289 | 1,665 | 5.04% |
| 1960 | 2,624 | 0.00% |