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Elgin

Pennsylvania · 218 residents · 1.474 sq mi
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Elgin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
218
−8%since 2000
from 236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1591862132392661990201020202024Elgin
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,658
+26%since 2000
from $15,611 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(217)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−46%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Pennsylvania?

Elgin, Pennsylvania has about 218 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Elgin, Pennsylvania earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Elgin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $91,400, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Pennsylvania?

About 6.3% of people in Elgin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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