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Elgin

Iowa · 685 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 $49,659. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
685
+1%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 997 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−7%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5716467227988731990201020202024Elgin
2024735
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,659
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,066
+91%since 2000
from $16,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(647)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score9.6%(66)
Diversity Score
10
+1201%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Iowa?

Elgin, Iowa has about 685 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Iowa?

The typical household in Elgin, Iowa earns about $49,659 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Iowa?

About 17.1% 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 9.1% 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 62 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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