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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elgin

South Carolina · 806 residents · 1.082 sq mi
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Elgin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has grown 29% since 1990. Median home value is $89,800. Households here earn about 32% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

806
+29%since 1990
from 626 in 1990
1990 – 2025
745 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 579 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+1%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4719361K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,063
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,592
+15%since 1990
from $15,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$642
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $433 in 1990
US average: $602
87.5%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
12.5% rent
1.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(558)
Black7.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(17)
Asian2.6%(16)
Diversity Score30%(188)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(703)
Black8.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score27.9%(225)
28
−7%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elgin, South Carolina?

Elgin, South Carolina has about 806 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 $49,063 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, South Carolina?

About 16.0% 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 11.6% 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 180 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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