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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Elgin

Illinois · 16,100 residents · 7.268 sq mi
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South Elgin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,323. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 8,615 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $151,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,100
+115%since 1990
from 7,485 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,215 / sq mi
+115%since 1990
from 1,030 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K11K16K21K26K1990201020202024South Elgin
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,323
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,869 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,676
+79%since 1990
from $14,378 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$765
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $601 in 1990
US average: $602
89.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
10.7% rent
2.2
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(6,949)
Black2.4%(176)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(403)
Asian2.7%(204)
Diversity Score27.5%(2,056)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(12,894)
Black2.6%(412)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,664)
Asian5.4%(873)
Diversity Score40.4%(6,498)
40
+47%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+10%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Elgin, Illinois?

South Elgin, Illinois has about 16,100 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Elgin, Illinois?

The typical household in South Elgin, Illinois earns about $67,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Elgin, Illinois expensive?

In South Elgin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in South Elgin, Illinois?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in South Elgin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Elgin, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in South Elgin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Elgin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, South Elgin, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,615 residents, a change of about 115 percent over that period.

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

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