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Elgin

Iowa · 683 residents · 0.678 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,900. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
683
+1%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,007 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
−1%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5716467227988731990201020202024Elgin
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,357
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,056
+11%since 2000
from $16,225 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(669)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.6%(38)
Diversity Score
6
+653%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Iowa?

Elgin, Iowa has about 683 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Iowa?

The typical household in Elgin, Iowa earns about $35,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Iowa expensive?

In Elgin, Iowa, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Iowa?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Iowa?

About 11.8% of people in Elgin, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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