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Elgin

Tennessee · 347 residents · 1.942 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2023. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
+79%since 2023
from 194 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
+79%since 2023
from 100 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.4
−31%since 2023
from 42.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
125213301389477201020202024Elgin
2024347
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,482
+24%since 2023
from $17,320 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+29.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+15%since 2023
from 0.310 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,300
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+32.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+24.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.2%
+36.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
Female
42.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
+26.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Tennessee?

Elgin, Tennessee has about 347 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Elgin, Tennessee expensive?

In Elgin, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $183,300.

How educated are people in Elgin, Tennessee?

About 0.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Tennessee?

About 10.7% of people in Elgin, Tennessee 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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