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Elgin

Illinois · 114,797 residents · 38.143 sq mi
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Elgin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,999. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value is $196,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114,797
+21%since 2000
from 94,487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,010 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+18%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
73K85K96K107K119K1990201020202024Elgin
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,999
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,423
+39%since 2000
from $21,112 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(42,261)
Black6.3%(7,207)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(54,460)
Asian6.3%(7,285)
Other3%(3,466)
Diversity Score78.7%(90,370)
Diversity Score
79
+10%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Illinois?

Elgin, Illinois has about 114,797 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Illinois?

The typical household in Elgin, Illinois earns about $72,999 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 $196,100, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Illinois?

About 25.1% 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 10.5% of people in Elgin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37,787 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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