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Elgin

Arizona · 161 residents · 5.948 sq mi
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Elgin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,167. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 148 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $283,300. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
−48%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
+22%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
651432202973752000201020202024Elgin
2024349
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,167
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,959
+25%since 2000
from $27,909 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade47.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services26.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration26.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
37.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.1
+29%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.3%(94)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(133)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(23)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36%(58)
Diversity Score
36
+19%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
52.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
47.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Arizona?

Elgin, Arizona has about 161 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Arizona?

The typical household in Elgin, Arizona earns about $69,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Arizona expensive?

In Elgin, Arizona, the median home is worth about $283,300.

How educated are people in Elgin, Arizona?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Arizona?

About 0.0% of people in Elgin, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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