South Elgin, Illinois Population 2022
South Elgin is a city located in Kane County Illinois. South Elgin has a 2020 population of 24,241. South Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 1.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,865 in 2010.
The average household income in South Elgin is $118,326 with a poverty rate of 5.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,496 per month, and the median house value is $242,700. The median age in South Elgin is 37.5 years, 35.9 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
South Elgin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Elginwas:
- White: 78.32%
- Asian: 7.82%
- Other race: 5.73%
- Black or African American: 3.92%
- Two or more races: 3.90%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,521 | 78.32% |
| Black or African American | 928 | 3.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 72 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 1,849 | 7.82% |
| Some Other Race | 1,356 | 5.73% |
| Two or More Races | 922 | 3.90% |
South Elgin Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,859 | 2.97 | 81.7 |
| Married | 4,918 | 3.39 | 91.2 |
| Male | 472 | 3.34 | 80.5 |
| Female | 845 | 3.63 | 63.1 |
| Non Family | 1,624 | 1.26 | 63 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 586 | 3.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 828 | 5.33% |
| High School Graduate | 3,771 | 24.27% |
| Some College | 3,105 | 19.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,392 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,950 | 25.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,905 | 12.26% |
South Elgin Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,325 | 1,211 | 795 |
| Black | 579 | 564 | 292 |
| White | 10,866 | 10,378 | 4,273 |
| 2+ Races | 449 | 331 | 102 |
| Hispanic | 2,555 | 1,758 | 422 |
| Other Race | 704 | 482 | 110 |
| Native American | 42 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.00%.
$54,435
Average Earnings
$68,980
Average Male
$44,599
Average Female
South Elgin Language by Age
South Elgin Language
77.68% of South Elgin residents speak only English, while 22.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.50% of the population.
South Elgin Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 908 | 129 | 14.21% |
| Hispanic | 4,865 | 627 | 12.89% |
| Multiple | 917 | 67 | 7.31% |
| White | 15,281 | 601 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 1,849 | 15 | 0.81% |
| Other | 152 | NaN% |
5.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.71%
Male Poverty Rate
5.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in South Elgin
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Elgin is Black, with 14.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Elgin is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.05%.
South Elgin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
South Elgin Married by Age and Sex
South Elgin Marriage
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.
South Elgin Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 647 | 4.55% |
| Black | 36 | 5.96% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 2.26% |
South Elgin Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
74.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
69.05%
Born in South Elgin
86.52%
Native Born
13.48%
Foreign Born
4.72%
Non Citizen
8.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.52% of South Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 69.05% having been born in Illinois. 4.72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,624 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 4,289 | 1,665 | 5.04% |
| 1980 | 6,218 | 1,929 | 3.78% |
| 1990 | 7,474 | 1,256 | 1.86% |
| 2000 | 16,100 | 8,626 | 7.98% |
| 2010 | 21,985 | 5,885 | 3.16% |
| 2011 | 22,173 | 188 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 22,361 | 188 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 22,549 | 188 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 22,737 | 188 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 22,925 | 188 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 23,113 | 188 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 23,301 | 188 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 23,489 | 188 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 23,677 | 188 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 23,865 | 188 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 24,053 | 188 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 24,241 | 188 | 0.78% |