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Elgin

Oregon · 1,717 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 $42,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,717
+4%since 2000
from 1,654 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,698 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,449 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,218
+56%since 2000
from $14,861 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,427)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(68)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.6%(28)
Diversity Score16.1%(276)
Diversity Score
16
+339%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Oregon?

Elgin, Oregon has about 1,717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Oregon?

The typical household in Elgin, Oregon earns about $42,083 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 $137,800, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Oregon?

About 7.0% 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 13.8% 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 141 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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