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Elgin

Tennessee · 297 residents · 1.942 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2019, a loss of 151 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,700.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
297
−34%since 2019
from 448 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
153 / sq mi
−34%since 2019
from 231 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 42.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
125213301389477201020202024Elgin
2024347
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,918
+6%since 2019
from $15,051 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information64.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $576 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+36.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
17.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(448)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(12)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
97.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 98.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
47.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Female
57.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Tennessee?

Elgin, Tennessee has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Elgin, Tennessee expensive?

In Elgin, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Tennessee?

About 5.7% 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 12.2% of people in Elgin, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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