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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elgin

Kansas · 131 residents · 0.195 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,029. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $17,000. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 67% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

131
+60%vs 2000
vs 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
672 / sq mi
+60%vs 2000
vs 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
59.6
+14%vs 2000
vs 52.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4067951231501990201020202024Elgin
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,029
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $14,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$5,606
−44%vs 2000
vs $9,993 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.7%
+8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,000
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $13,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$125
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $250 in 2000
US average: $450
80.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
19.6% rent
1.9
+98%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
46.9%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−26%vs 2000
vs 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elgin, Kansas?

Elgin, Kansas has about 131 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Kansas?

The typical household in Elgin, Kansas earns about $9,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Kansas expensive?

In Elgin, Kansas, the median home is worth about $17,000, and the typical rent is about $125 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Kansas?

About 3.1% 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 26.7% of people in Elgin, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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