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Elgin

Oregon · 1,654 residents · 1.011 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,449. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $67,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,654
+5%since 1990
from 1,576 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,636 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,559 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+8%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,449
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,037 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,861
+59%since 1990
from $9,364 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.1
+55%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,538)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(37)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score11.2%(177)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,590)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.7%(61)
4
−67%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elgin, Oregon?

Elgin, Oregon has about 1,654 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Oregon?

The typical household in Elgin, Oregon earns about $31,449 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 $67,100, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Oregon?

About 8.2% 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 14.2% of people in Elgin, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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