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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elgin

Texas · 4,846 residents · 6.812 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,659. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,400. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,846
−15%vs 2000
vs 5,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
711 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 31.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Elgin
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,659
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,846
−47%vs 2000
vs $16,698 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.0%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$343
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $516 in 2000
US average: $450
64.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.2% in 2000
35.8% rent
2.3
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(2,153)
Black14.6%(833)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(2,635)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score77%(4,387)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(2,610)
Black19.2%(930)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(1,828)
Asian0%(0)
Other27%(1,306)
Diversity Score89.3%(4,327)
89
+16%vs 2000
vs 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.2%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elgin, Texas?

Elgin, Texas has about 4,846 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Texas?

The typical household in Elgin, Texas earns about $19,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Texas expensive?

In Elgin, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Texas?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Texas?

About 23.0% of people in Elgin, Texas 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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