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Elgin

Kansas · 89 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 $23,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $25,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
+9%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
456 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
−15%since 2000
from 52.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4067951231501990201020202024Elgin
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,311
+43%since 2000
from $9,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing14.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−59.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(5)
Diversity Score16.3%(15)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+2%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Kansas?

Elgin, Kansas has about 89 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Kansas?

The typical household in Elgin, Kansas earns about $23,750 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 $25,000.

How educated are people in Elgin, Kansas?

About 5.0% 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 34.2% 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 42 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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