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Elgin

South Carolina · 2,426 residents · 4.858 sq mi
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Elgin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,391. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,426
+8%since 1990
from 2,242 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
499 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 462 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
+16%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,391
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,050 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,576
+29%since 1990
from $12,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $442 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,030)
Black9.5%(212)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.4%(480)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,905)
Black19.9%(483)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score41.5%(1,007)
Diversity Score
42
+94%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, South Carolina?

Elgin, South Carolina has about 2,426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elgin, South Carolina earns about $45,391 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, South Carolina?

About 11.9% 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 9.7% 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 184 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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