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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elgin

Illinois · 77,010 residents · 38.143 sq mi
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Elgin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,554. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 17,477 residents. Median home value is $96,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77,010
−18%vs 2000
vs 94,487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,019 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 2,477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 30.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K85K96K107K119K1990201020202024Elgin
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,554
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,605 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,929
−34%vs 2000
vs $21,112 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $675 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.2% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(50,831)
Black6.5%(6,100)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(32,430)
Asian3.8%(3,600)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.7%(67,736)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78%(60,040)
Black7.3%(5,588)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(14,201)
Asian3.5%(2,663)
Other11.3%(8,719)
Diversity Score66.1%(50,896)
Diversity Score
66
−8%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Illinois?

Elgin, Illinois has about 77,010 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Illinois?

The typical household in Elgin, Illinois earns about $35,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Illinois expensive?

In Elgin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Illinois?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Illinois?

About 7.8% of people in Elgin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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