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Elgin

South Carolina · 1,311 residents · 1.082 sq mi
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Elgin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,444. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $130,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,311
+63%since 2000
from 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,212 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4719361K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,444
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,544
+28%since 2000
from $17,592 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration19.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,065)
Black10.6%(139)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(77)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.1%(486)
Diversity Score
37
+33%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.5%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% 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 1,311 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 $60,444 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 $130,100, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, South Carolina?

About 13.9% 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 5.4% 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 685 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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