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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elgin

Oklahoma · 976 residents · 3.736 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,836. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 234 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

976
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
261 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
+5%vs 2000
vs 32.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7082K2K3K4K1990201020202024Elgin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,836
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,324 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,787
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,264 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$309
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $433 in 2000
US average: $450
76.0%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.2% in 2000
24.0% rent
1.9
+16%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(975)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6%(72)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(221)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(944)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.8%(27)
Diversity Score10.5%(103)
11
−42%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.4%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elgin, Oklahoma?

Elgin, Oklahoma has about 976 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Elgin, Oklahoma earns about $21,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Oklahoma expensive?

In Elgin, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $41,100, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Oklahoma?

About 12.8% of people in Elgin, Oklahoma 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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