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Elgin

Oklahoma · 3,656 residents · 3.736 sq mi
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Elgin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,577. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,446 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $198,100. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,656
+202%since 2000
from 1,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
979 / sq mi
+202%since 2000
from 324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
−1%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7082K2K3K4K1990201020202024Elgin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,577
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,970
+96%since 2000
from $14,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,100
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,414
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+73%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(2,322)
Black5.1%(188)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(506)
Asian2%(72)
Other11.6%(424)
Diversity Score65.5%(2,396)
Diversity Score
66
+259%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Oklahoma?

Elgin, Oklahoma has about 3,656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Elgin, Oklahoma earns about $70,577 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 $198,100, and the typical rent is about $1,414 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Oklahoma?

About 33.5% 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 8.7% of people in Elgin, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,680 residents, a change of about 275 percent over that period.

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