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Elgin

South Carolina · 1,634 residents · 1.082 sq mi
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Elgin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,158. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 828 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,634
+103%since 2000
from 806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4719361K2K2K1990201020202024Elgin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,158
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,387
+39%since 2000
from $17,592 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,241
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
12.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,187)
Black15.5%(254)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(93)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other2.1%(35)
Diversity Score50.6%(827)
Diversity Score
51
+81%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, South Carolina?

Elgin, South Carolina has about 1,634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elgin, South Carolina earns about $68,158 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 $153,200, and the typical rent is about $1,241 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, South Carolina?

About 24.8% 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 7.8% 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 1,008 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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

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