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Elgin

Oregon · 1,689 residents (2025 est.) · 1.011 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,750. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $191,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,549
−6%since 2000
from 1,654 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,532 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+1%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,689 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,449 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,481
+105%since 2000
from $14,861 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+1%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,590)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(61)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,359)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(138)
Diversity Score27.7%(428)
Diversity Score
28
+654%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Oregon?

Elgin, Oregon has about 1,549 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Oregon?

The typical household in Elgin, Oregon earns about $57,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Oregon expensive?

In Elgin, Oregon, the median home is worth about $191,300, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Oregon?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Oregon?

About 10.4% of people in Elgin, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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