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Elgin

Kansas · 57 residents (2025 est.) · 0.195 sq mi
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Population has declined 12% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $17,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−12%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
369 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
−11%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:57 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4067951231501990201020202024Elgin
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,910
+99%since 2000
from $9,993 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−2%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade36%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$17,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(4)
Diversity Score41.1%(30)
Diversity Score
41
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
36.0%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.0%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
44.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
54.2%
+27.5 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 67.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+31.9 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Kansas?

Elgin, Kansas has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Elgin, Kansas expensive?

In Elgin, Kansas, the median home is worth about $17,000.

How educated are people in Elgin, Kansas?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Kansas?

About 13.9% of people in Elgin, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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