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Elgin

Tennessee · 282 residents · 1.942 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,167. Population has declined 13% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $17,900. The poverty rate of 78.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
282
−13%vs 2011
vs 325 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
−13%vs 2011
vs 167 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+32%vs 2011
vs 30.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
125213301389477201020202024Elgin
2024347
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,167
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $20,165 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$6,257
+14%vs 2011
vs $5,471 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
78.1%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
+58%vs 2011
vs 0.184 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade51.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$17,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $18,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−40.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.9% in 2011
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
37.1%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+38%vs 2011
vs 0.9 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(323)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−42%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
−17.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
69.1%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.9%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.0%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
Female
69.0%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Tennessee?

Elgin, Tennessee has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Tennessee?

The typical household in Elgin, Tennessee earns about $14,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Tennessee expensive?

In Elgin, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $17,900.

How educated are people in Elgin, Tennessee?

About 0.0% 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 78.1% 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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