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Elgin

Texas · 9,784 residents · 6.812 sq mi
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Elgin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,313. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,400. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,784
+72%since 2000
from 5,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,436 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+8%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K10K12K1990201020202024Elgin
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,313
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,543
+53%since 2000
from $16,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,400
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+28%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(3,101)
Black15.7%(1,538)
Hispanic / Latino48.6%(4,751)
Asian0.5%(47)
Other1%(100)
Diversity Score77.5%(7,583)
Diversity Score
77
+1%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Texas?

Elgin, Texas has about 9,784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Texas?

The typical household in Elgin, Texas earns about $70,313 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 $171,400, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Texas?

About 16.0% 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 14.9% of people in Elgin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,938 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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