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Elgin

Arizona · 162 residents · 5.948 sq mi
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Elgin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,893. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 147 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $481,300. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−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: 280
Median age
61.3
+42%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
651432202973752000201020202024Elgin
2024349
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,893
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,070
+15%since 2000
from $27,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food18.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$481,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
9.9% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+199%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.9%(84)
Diversity Score
52
+71%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
−8%since 2000
from 42.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
30.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2011
from 80.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Female
41.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Arizona?

Elgin, Arizona has about 162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Arizona?

The typical household in Elgin, Arizona earns about $50,893 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 $481,300.

How educated are people in Elgin, Arizona?

About 34.7% 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 7.1% of people in Elgin, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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