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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elgin

South Carolina · 626 residents · 1.082 sq mi
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Elgin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 180 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $67,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

626
−22%vs 2000
vs 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
579 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−1%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4719361K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,667
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,063 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,314
−13%vs 2000
vs $17,592 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$67,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$433
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $642 in 2000
US average: $450
93.3%
+5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
6.7% rent
1.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(558)
Black7.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(17)
Asian2.6%(16)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score30%(188)
30
+8%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.8%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elgin, South Carolina?

Elgin, South Carolina has about 626 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elgin, South Carolina earns about $36,667 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 $67,100, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, South Carolina?

About 6.9% 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 4.6% of people in Elgin, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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