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Elgin

South Carolina · 2,607 residents · 4.858 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,607
+7%since 2000
from 2,426 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
537 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+9%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,890
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,391 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,532
+12%since 2000
from $16,576 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+131%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(1,905)
Black19.9%(483)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(1,007)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,788)
Black19.9%(519)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(271)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,524)
Diversity Score
58
+41%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.2%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, South Carolina?

Elgin, South Carolina has about 2,607 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elgin, South Carolina earns about $34,890 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 $128,700, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, South Carolina?

About 4.6% 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 14.4% 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 365 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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