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Elgin

Oregon · 1,711 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 $30,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,711
+3%since 2000
from 1,654 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,692 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+21%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,449 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,320
+10%since 2000
from $14,861 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,594)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(56)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other5.8%(99)
Diversity Score21.4%(366)
Diversity Score
21
+483%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Oregon?

Elgin, Oregon has about 1,711 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Oregon?

The typical household in Elgin, Oregon earns about $30,625 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 $89,700, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Oregon?

About 10.2% 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 18.9% 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 135 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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