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Elgin

South Carolina · 1,675 residents (2025 est.) · 1.082 sq mi
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Elgin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,667. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,274 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,080
+158%since 2000
from 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,922 / sq mi
+158%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+2%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,675 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4719361K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,667
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,246
+100%since 2000
from $17,592 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
+2%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,278
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(703)
Black8.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,531)
Black16.5%(343)
Hispanic / Latino6%(125)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other2.7%(57)
Diversity Score53.3%(1,109)
Diversity Score
53
+91%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.1%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, South Carolina?

Elgin, South Carolina has about 2,080 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, South Carolina?

The typical household in Elgin, South Carolina earns about $91,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, South Carolina expensive?

In Elgin, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $217,400, and the typical rent is about $1,278 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, South Carolina?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, South Carolina?

About 4.2% of people in Elgin, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,454 residents, a change of about 232 percent over that period.

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