Elgin, IA
Elgin Map
Elgin Overview
739
TOTAL POPULATION
364
MALE POPULATION
375
FEMALE POPULATION
97.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,668
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,083
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,625
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
349
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Elgin Zip Codes
Elgin Area Codes
Race in Elgin
The most populous races in Elgin are White / Caucasian (724 | 98.0%), Two or more Races (10 | 1.3%), and Black / African American (5 | 0.7%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 5 | 0.7% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 724 | 98.0% |
Two or more Races | 10 | 1.3% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 739 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Elgin
The most populous ancestries reported in Elgin are German (387 | 52.4%), Norwegian (140 | 18.9%), Swiss (112 | 15.2%), English (96 | 13.0%), and Irish (70 | 9.5%), together accounting for 108.9% of all Elgin residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 26 | 3.5% |
Cherokee | 2 | 0.3% |
Czech | 8 | 1.1% |
Czechoslovakian | 2 | 0.3% |
Danish | 2 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 40 | 5.4% |
Eastern European | 1 | 0.1% |
English | 96 | 13.0% |
European | 7 | 0.9% |
French | 26 | 3.5% |
German | 387 | 52.4% |
Irish | 70 | 9.5% |
Israeli | 2 | 0.3% |
Mexican | 3 | 0.4% |
Norwegian | 140 | 18.9% |
Polish | 10 | 1.3% |
Russian | 2 | 0.3% |
Scandinavian | 2 | 0.3% |
Scottish | 16 | 2.2% |
Swedish | 3 | 0.4% |
Swiss | 112 | 15.2% |
Ukrainian | 2 | 0.3% |
Welsh | 1 | 0.1% | View All 23 Rows |
Immigrants in Elgin
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Elgin
Sex and Age in Elgin
The most populous age groups in Elgin are 60 to 64 Years (41 | 11.3%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (59 | 15.7%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 23 (6.3%) | 9 (2.4%) |
5 to 9 Years | 24 (6.6%) | 12 (3.2%) |
10 to 14 Years | 18 (5.0%) | 32 (8.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 32 (8.8%) | 33 (8.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 18 (5.0%) | 22 (5.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 12 (3.3%) | 10 (2.7%) |
30 to 34 Years | 21 (5.8%) | 16 (4.3%) |
35 to 39 Years | 11 (3.0%) | 23 (6.1%) |
40 to 44 Years | 26 (7.1%) | 17 (4.5%) |
45 to 49 Years | 33 (9.1%) | 10 (2.7%) |
50 to 54 Years | 11 (3.0%) | 26 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 16 (4.4%) | 7 (1.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 41 (11.3%) | 44 (11.7%) |
65 to 69 Years | 39 (10.7%) | 59 (15.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 17 (4.7%) | 7 (1.9%) |
75 to 79 Years | 10 (2.8%) | 24 (6.4%) |
80 to 84 Years | 4 (1.1%) | 10 (2.7%) |
85 Years and over | 8 (2.2%) | 14 (3.7%) |
Total | 364 (100.0%) | 375 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Elgin
Median Family Size in Elgin
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 155 (86.6%) | 3.33 |
Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Single Female/Mother | 24 (13.4%) | 2.25 |
Total Families | 179 (100.0%) | 3.18 |
Median Household Size in Elgin
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 155 (48.1%) | 3.35 |
Single Male/Father | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Single Female/Mother | 24 (7.4%) | 2.29 |
Non-family | 143 (44.4%) | 1.15 |
Total Households | 322 (100.0%) | 2.30 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elgin
Out of a total of 322 households in Elgin, 179 (55.6%) are family households, while 143 (44.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 97, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 129.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 129 (40.1%) |
2-Person Households | 97 (30.1%) | 14 (4.3%) |
3-Person Households | 24 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 22 (6.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 13 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 12 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 11 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 179 (55.6%) | 143 (44.4%) |
Female Fertility in Elgin
Fertility by Age in Elgin
Average fertility rate in Elgin is 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 292.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 14 (100.0%) | 292.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 14 (100.0%) | 104.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elgin
85.7% of women with births (14) in Elgin are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 14.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 14.3% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 12 (85.7%) | 2 (14.3%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (85.7%) | 2 (14.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Elgin
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 12 (85.7%) | 211.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 2 (14.3%) | 105.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 14 (100.0%) | 104.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elgin
14.3% of women with births in Elgin are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (85.7%) | 2 (14.3%) |
Income in Elgin
Income Overview in Elgin
Per Capita Income in Elgin is $30,668, while median incomes of families and households are $72,083 and $55,625 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 739 | $30,668 |
Median Family Income | 179 | $72,083 |
Mean Family Income | 179 | $89,091 |
Median Household Income | 322 | $55,625 |
Mean Household Income | 322 | $66,701 |
Income Deficit | 179 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 739 | 48.94% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 739 | 51.06¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 739 | 0.37 |
Earnings by Sex in Elgin
Average Earnings in Elgin are $26,810, $42,083 for men and $21,488 for women, a difference of 48.9%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 213 (56.7%) | $42,083 |
Female | 163 (43.3%) | $21,488 |
Total | 376 (100.0%) | $26,810 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elgin
The most common earnings brackets in Elgin are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (29 | 13.6%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (21 | 12.9%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 9 (4.2%) | 9 (5.5%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 11 (5.2%) | 10 (6.1%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 16 (7.5%) | 12 (7.4%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (2.5%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 12 (5.6%) | 11 (6.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (6.8%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 6 (2.8%) | 8 (4.9%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 4 (1.9%) | 4 (2.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 6 (2.8%) | 21 (12.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 2 (0.9%) | 11 (6.8%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 29 (13.6%) | 10 (6.1%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 2 (0.9%) | 10 (6.1%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 7 (3.3%) | 2 (1.2%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 22 (10.3%) | 3 (1.8%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 7 (3.3%) | 19 (11.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 14 (6.6%) | 2 (1.2%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 16 (7.5%) | 8 (4.9%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 3 (1.4%) | 1 (0.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 25 (11.7%) | 7 (4.3%) |
$100,000+ | 22 (10.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 213 (100.0%) | 163 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elgin
Average earnings in Elgin are $44,671 for men and $24,659 for women, a difference of 44.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,875, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $42,955. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,000, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,042.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $43,281 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $45,417 | $21,042 |
College or Associate's Degree | $42,955 | $28,750 |
Bachelor's Degree | $72,500 | $24,000 |
Graduate Degree | $116,875 | $59,000 |
Total | $44,671 | $24,659 |
Family Income in Elgin
Family Income Brackets in Elgin
According to the Elgin family income data, there are 69 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.6% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 2 | 1.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7 | 3.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12 | 6.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 69 | 38.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 27 | 15.1% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 48 | 26.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1 | 0.6% |
$200,000+ | 13 | 7.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elgin
4-person families (22 | 12.3%) account for the highest median family income in Elgin with $103,125 per family, while 2-person families (99 | 55.3%) have the highest median income of $31,160 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 99 (55.3%) | $62,321 |
3-Person Families | 22 (12.3%) | $0 |
4-Person Families | 22 (12.3%) | $103,125 |
5-Person Families | 13 (7.3%) | $100,417 |
6-Person Families | 15 (8.4%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 8 (4.5%) | $80,833 |
Total | 179 (100.0%) | $72,083 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elgin
The median family income in Elgin is $72,083, with families comprising 3+ earners (28) having the highest median family income of $102,500, while families with no earners (38) have the lowest median family income of $51,324, accounting for 15.6% and 21.2% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 38 (21.2%) | $51,324 |
1 Earner | 38 (21.2%) | $80,833 |
2 Earners | 75 (41.9%) | $93,173 |
3+ Earners | 28 (15.6%) | $102,500 |
Total | 179 (100.0%) | $72,083 |
Household Income in Elgin
Household Income Brackets in Elgin
With 99 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Elgin, accounting for 30.7% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 8 | 2.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 10 | 3.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 50 | 15.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 16 | 5.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 40 | 12.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 99 | 30.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 33 | 10.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 51 | 15.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1 | 0.3% |
$200,000+ | 14 | 4.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Elgin
The median household income in Elgin is $55,625, with the highest median household income of $75,000 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 68 households (21.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 9 households (2.8%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 9 (2.8%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 68 (21.1%) | $75,000 |
45 to 64 Years | 116 (36.0%) | $57,222 |
65+ Years | 129 (40.1%) | $39,750 |
Total | 322 (100.0%) | $55,625 |
Poverty in Elgin
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elgin
With 5.5% poverty level for males and 5.3% for females among the residents of Elgin, 25 to 34 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (27.3%) and 8 females (33.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (22.2%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (12.5%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (33.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 9 (27.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3 (8.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 6 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.5%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (12.5%) |
Total | 20 (5.5%) | 20 (5.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elgin
According to the poverty statistics in Elgin, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 23 (100.0%) | 7 (77.8%) |
5 Years | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 28 (100.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 11 (100.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 7 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 14 (100.0%) | 21 (87.5%) |
18 to 24 Years | 29 (100.0%) | 16 (66.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 24 (72.7%) | 26 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 34 (91.9%) | 40 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 42 (95.5%) | 36 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 51 (89.5%) | 51 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 56 (100.0%) | 65 (98.5%) |
75 Years and over | 22 (100.0%) | 42 (87.5%) |
Total | 344 (94.5%) | 355 (94.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elgin
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 90 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 155 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elgin
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (8.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elgin
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (8.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Elgin
Employment by Class of Employer in Elgin
Among the 342 employed individuals in Elgin, private company employees (231 | 67.5%), not-for-profit organizations (44 | 12.9%), and local government employees (25 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 231 | 67.5% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 18 | 5.3% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 14 | 4.1% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 44 | 12.9% |
Local Government Employees | 25 | 7.3% |
State Government Employees | 8 | 2.3% |
Federal Government Employees | 2 | 0.6% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 342 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Elgin
According to the labor force statistics for Elgin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (607), 57.5% or 349 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 7 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 22 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 31 (60.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 37 (92.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 22 (100.0%) | 2 (9.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 23 (62.2%) | 3 (13.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 63 (81.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 72 (90.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 50 (58.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 28 (23.0%) | 2 (7.1%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 349 (57.5%) | 7 (2.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elgin
According to labor force statistics for Elgin, 78.1% of individuals (253) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (324) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 5 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 10 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.9% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 92 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 103 (88.0%) | 6 (4.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 48 (81.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 253 (78.1%) | 6 (2.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Elgin
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elgin are Community & Social Service (31 | 9.1%), Management (29 | 8.5%), Education Instruction & Library (25 | 7.3%), Business & Financial (14 | 4.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (9 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elgin, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 22 (75.9%) | 7 (24.1%) |
Business & Financial | 6 (42.9%) | 8 (57.1%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 5 (16.1%) | 26 (83.9%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 3 (75.0%) | 1 (25.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 35 (41.2%) | 50 (58.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 191 (55.8%) | 151 (44.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Elgin are Healthcare Support (26 | 7.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 5.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 5.0%), Personal Care & Service (3 | 0.9%), and Security & Protection (2 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Elgin, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.9%), Personal Care & Service (66.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 6 (23.1%) | 20 (76.9%) |
Security & Protection | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 8 (40.0%) | 12 (60.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 12 (70.6%) | 5 (29.4%) |
Personal Care & Service | 1 (33.3%) | 2 (66.7%) |
Total (Category) | 29 (42.6%) | 39 (57.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 191 (55.8%) | 151 (44.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elgin are Office & Administration (25 | 7.3%), and Sales & Related (17 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 16 (94.1%) | 1 (5.9%) |
Office & Administration | 1 (4.0%) | 24 (96.0%) |
Total (Category) | 17 (40.5%) | 25 (59.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 191 (55.8%) | 151 (44.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elgin are Construction & Extraction (26 | 7.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 6.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 10 (45.5%) | 12 (54.5%) |
Total (Category) | 48 (80.0%) | 12 (20.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 191 (55.8%) | 151 (44.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elgin are Production (51 | 14.9%), Transportation (25 | 7.3%), and Material Moving (11 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 29 (56.9%) | 22 (43.1%) |
Transportation | 24 (96.0%) | 1 (4.0%) |
Material Moving | 9 (81.8%) | 2 (18.2%) |
Total (Category) | 62 (71.3%) | 25 (28.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 191 (55.8%) | 151 (44.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Elgin
Employment Industries in Elgin
The major employment industries in Elgin include Manufacturing (56 | 16.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (52 | 15.2%), Educational Services (32 | 9.4%), Construction (28 | 8.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (24 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elgin
The Elgin industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Public Administration (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.5%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (75.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 45 (80.4%) | 11 (19.6%) |
Wholesale Trade | 17 (85.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
Retail Trade | 16 (69.6%) | 7 (30.4%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 13 (54.2%) | 11 (45.8%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 8 (44.4%) | 10 (55.6%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 2 (25.0%) | 6 (75.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 2 (50.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 6 (30.0%) | 14 (70.0%) |
Educational Services | 13 (40.6%) | 19 (59.4%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 6 (11.5%) | 46 (88.5%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 10 (45.5%) | 12 (54.5%) |
Public Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Total | 191 (55.8%) | 151 (44.2%) |
Education in Elgin
School Enrollment in Elgin
The most common levels of schooling among the 144 students in Elgin are high school (45 | 31.2%), elementary school (36 | 25.0%), and middle school (31 | 21.5%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 10 | 6.9% |
Kindergarten | 11 | 7.6% |
Elementary School | 36 | 25.0% |
Middle School | 31 | 21.5% |
High School | 45 | 31.2% |
College / Undergraduate | 11 | 7.6% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 144 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elgin
Out of a total of 144 students who are enrolled in schools in Elgin, 37 (25.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 107 (74.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 26 (72.2%) | 10 (27.8%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 41 (82.0%) | 9 (18.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 32 (94.1%) | 2 (5.9%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 5 (45.5%) | 6 (54.5%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 107 (74.3%) | 37 (25.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elgin
Business (33 | 39.8%), education (15 | 18.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (10 | 12.0%), computers & mathematics (6 | 7.2%), and social sciences (6 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 83 individuals in Elgin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 6 | 7.2% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 10 | 12.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 2 | 2.4% |
Social Sciences | 6 | 7.2% |
Engineering | 2 | 2.4% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 5 | 6.0% |
Business | 33 | 39.8% |
Education | 15 | 18.1% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 1 | 1.2% |
Arts & Humanities | 3 | 3.6% |
Total | 83 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Elgin
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elgin
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elgin are males with 2 vehicles (81, accounting for 42.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (55, making up 53.6%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 2 (1.1%) | 3 (2.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 14 (7.3%) | 28 (18.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 81 (42.4%) | 55 (36.4%) |
3 Vehicles | 70 (36.6%) | 24 (15.9%) |
4 Vehicles | 8 (4.2%) | 8 (5.3%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 16 (8.4%) | 33 (21.8%) |
Total | 191 (100.0%) | 151 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Elgin
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elgin are 5 to 9 minutes (62 commuters, 19.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (49 commuters, 15.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (43 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 25 | 8.0% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 62 | 19.9% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 21 | 6.8% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 38 | 12.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 49 | 15.8% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 28 | 9.0% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 43 | 13.8% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 2 | 0.6% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 3 | 1.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 27 | 8.7% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 2 | 0.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 11 | 3.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Elgin
The most common commute times in Elgin are 5 to 9 minutes (44 commuters, 24.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (22 commuters, 16.9%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 13 (7.2%) | 12 (9.2%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 44 (24.3%) | 18 (13.9%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 4 (2.2%) | 17 (13.1%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 27 (14.9%) | 11 (8.5%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 27 (14.9%) | 22 (16.9%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 14 (7.7%) | 14 (10.8%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 25 (13.8%) | 18 (13.9%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.5%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 3 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 13 (7.2%) | 14 (10.8%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 2 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 9 (5.0%) | 2 (1.5%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elgin
The most frequent times of departure to work in Elgin are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (25, 13.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (48, 36.9%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 25 (13.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 23 (12.7%) | 2 (1.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 8 (4.4%) | 14 (10.8%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 21 (11.6%) | 21 (16.2%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 12 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 16 (8.8%) | 48 (36.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 15 (8.3%) | 16 (12.3%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 12 (6.6%) | 10 (7.7%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 5 (2.8%) | 5 (3.8%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 2 (1.1%) | 3 (2.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 3 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 23 (12.7%) | 7 (5.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 16 (8.8%) | 3 (2.3%) |
Total | 181 (100.0%) | 130 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Elgin
Occupancy by Ownership in Elgin
Of the total 322 dwellings in Elgin, owner-occupied units account for 269 (83.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 53 (16.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 269 | 83.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 53 | 16.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 322 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Elgin
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 129 | 40.1% |
2-Person Household | 111 | 34.5% |
3-Person Household | 24 | 7.4% |
4+ Person Household | 58 | 18.0% |
Total Housing Units | 322 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elgin
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 99 (76.7%) | 30 (23.3%) |
2-Person Household | 97 (87.4%) | 14 (12.6%) |
3-Person Household | 18 (75.0%) | 6 (25.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 55 (94.8%) | 3 (5.2%) |
Total Housing Units | 269 (83.5%) | 53 (16.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elgin
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 102 (80.9%) | 24 (19.1%) |
College/Associate Degree | 106 (80.3%) | 26 (19.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 52 (94.6%) | 3 (5.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elgin
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 34 | 10.6% |
35 to 44 Years | 43 | 13.4% |
45 to 54 Years | 43 | 13.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 73 | 22.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 80 | 24.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 32 | 9.9% |
85 Years and Over | 17 | 5.3% |
Total | 322 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Elgin
Median Income by Occupancy in Elgin
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 269 (83.5%) | $58,068 |
Renter-Occupied | 53 (16.5%) | $48,583 |
Average | 322 (100.0%) | $55,625 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elgin
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 6 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.8%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 6 (2.2%) | 4 (7.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 6 (2.2%) | 4 (7.5%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 40 (14.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 12 (4.5%) | 4 (7.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 19 (7.1%) | 21 (39.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 93 (34.6%) | 6 (11.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 27 (10.0%) | 6 (11.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 51 (19.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 9 (3.4%) | 6 (11.3%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elgin
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 4 (1.5%) | 1 (1.9%) |
$300 to $499 | 78 (29.0%) | 16 (30.2%) |
$500 to $799 | 110 (40.9%) | 10 (18.9%) |
$800 to $999 | 30 (11.2%) | 16 (30.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 22 (8.2%) | 8 (15.1%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 15 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 8 (3.0%) | 2 (3.8%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 1 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 1 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Elgin
Housing Structures in Elgin
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 275 | 85.4% |
Single Unit, Attached | 3 | 0.9% |
2 Unit Apartments | 2 | 0.6% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 8 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 12 | 3.7% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 22 | 6.8% |
Total | 322 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elgin
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 245 (89.1%) | 30 (10.9%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 21 (95.5%) | 1 (4.5%) |
Total | 269 (83.5%) | 53 (16.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elgin
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 3 (1.1%) | 22 (41.5%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 99 (36.8%) | 14 (26.4%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 108 (40.2%) | 11 (20.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 59 (21.9%) | 6 (11.3%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elgin
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 3 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 183 (68.0%) | 37 (69.8%) |
Electricity | 46 (17.1%) | 13 (24.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 10 (3.7%) | 3 (5.7%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 21 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 6 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Elgin
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (9.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 84 (31.2%) | 22 (41.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 95 (35.3%) | 23 (43.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 90 (33.5%) | 3 (5.7%) |
Total | 269 (100.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Elgin
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elgin
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 160 | 109 |
Median Property Value | $90,700 | $85,900 |
Median Household Income | $50,658 | $9 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $500 | $1 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,325 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elgin
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 13 (8.1%) | 14 (12.8%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 94 (58.8%) | 52 (47.7%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 43 (26.9%) | 37 (33.9%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 10 (6.2%) | 6 (5.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 160 (100.0%) | 109 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elgin
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 6 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 46 (28.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9 (5.6%) | 6 (5.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14 (8.7%) | 3 (2.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 49 (30.6%) | 5 (4.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 19 (11.9%) | 44 (40.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 17 (10.6%) | 8 (7.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (31.2%) |
Total | 160 (100.0%) | 109 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elgin
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 73 (45.6%) | 69,688 (63,933.9%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 57 (35.6%) | 75 (68.8%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 10 (6.2%) | 27 (24.8%) |
4.0x or more | 14 (8.7%) | 1 (0.9%) |
Total | 160 (100.0%) | 109 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elgin
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 17 (10.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 89 (55.6%) | 9 (8.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 48 (30.0%) | 37 (33.9%) |
Total | 160 (100.0%) | 109 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Elgin
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elgin
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 23 (65.7%) | 12 (34.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 131 (91.6%) | 12 (8.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 47 (97.9%) | 1 (2.1%) |
26 to 34 Years | 44 (78.6%) | 12 (21.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 53 (68.8%) | 24 (31.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 80 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 91 (84.3%) | 17 (15.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 122 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 70 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 661 (89.4%) | 78 (10.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elgin
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 23 (65.7%) | 12 (34.3%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 131 (91.6%) | 12 (8.4%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 47 (97.9%) | 1 (2.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elgin
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 68 (95.8%) | 3 (4.2%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 86 (93.5%) | 6 (6.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 241 (88.3%) | 32 (11.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 60 (74.1%) | 21 (25.9%) |
$100,000 and over | 206 (92.8%) | 16 (7.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elgin
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 15 (42.9%) | 11 (31.4%) |
6 to 18 Years | 98 (68.5%) | 57 (39.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 11 (22.9%) | 36 (75.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 22 (39.3%) | 24 (42.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 16 (20.8%) | 43 (55.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 27 (33.8%) | 61 (76.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 21 (19.4%) | 80 (74.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 122 (100.0%) | 83 (68.0%) |
75 Years and over | 70 (100.0%) | 51 (72.9%) |
Total | 402 (54.4%) | 446 (60.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elgin
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (23.8%) | 3 (4.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 5 (8.1%) | 5 (10.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 22 (15.9%) | 17 (13.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 50 (75.8%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (18.2%) | 22 (45.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elgin
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2 (1.5%) | 2 (1.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.5%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (18.2%) | 10 (20.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (3.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (12.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (23.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2 (3.2%) | 5 (10.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 12 (8.7%) | 9 (7.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (16.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 8 (5.8%) | 2 (1.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (68.2%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (9.1%) | 16 (33.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (9.1%) | 6 (12.5%) |
Technology Access in Elgin
Computing Device Access in Elgin
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 232 | 72.1% |
Smartphone | 268 | 83.2% |
Tablet | 152 | 47.2% |
No Computing Device | 11 | 3.4% |
Total | 322 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Elgin
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 2 | 0.6% |
Broadband Home | 212 | 65.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 35 | 10.9% |
Satellite Internet | 22 | 6.8% |
No Internet | 63 | 19.6% |
Total | 322 | 100.0% |
Elgin Summary
Elgin, Iowa is a small city located in Fayette County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Turkey River and is home to a population of 1,845 people as of the 2010 census. The city was founded in 1855 and was named after the Scottish town of Elgin.
Geography
Elgin is located in the rolling hills of northeast Iowa, approximately 30 miles east of Waterloo and 40 miles west of Dubuque. The city is situated on the banks of the Turkey River, which flows through the city and provides a scenic backdrop. The city is surrounded by a variety of natural features, including the Turkey River Valley, the Upper Iowa River, and the Yellow River. The city is also located near the Upper Iowa River State Park, which offers a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, fishing, and hiking.
Economy
Elgin’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including a large hog farm and a dairy farm. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer, a plastics manufacturer, and a metal fabrication company. The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Elgin had a population of 1,845 people. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Elgin was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Elgin is served by the North Fayette Community School District, which includes two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The city is also home to a private Catholic school, St. Mary’s Catholic School. The city is also home to a branch of the Upper Iowa University, which offers a variety of degree programs.
Conclusion
Elgin, Iowa is a small city located in Fayette County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the Turkey River and is home to a population of 1,845 people as of the 2010 census. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city is served by the North Fayette Community School District. Elgin is a scenic city with a variety of natural features, and it offers a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, fishing, and hiking.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Elgin?
Total Population of Elgin is 739.
What is the Total Male Population of Elgin?
Total Male Population of Elgin is 364.
What is the Total Female Population of Elgin?
Total Female Population of Elgin is 375.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elgin?
There are 97.07 Males per 100 Females in Elgin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elgin?
There are 103.02 Females per 100 Males in Elgin.
What is the Median Population Age in Elgin?
Median Population Age in Elgin is 45.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elgin
Average Family Size in Elgin is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elgin
Average Household Size in Elgin is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elgin?
Per Capita income in Elgin is $30,668.
What is the Median Family Income in Elgin?
Median Family Income in Elgin is $72,083.
What is the Median Household income in Elgin?
Median Household Income in Elgin is $55,625.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elgin?
Income or Wage Gap in Elgin is 48.9%.
Women in Elgin earn 51.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elgin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elgin is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elgin?
There are 349 People in the Labor Forcein in Elgin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elgin?
57.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Elgin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elgin?
Unemployment Rate in Elgin is 2.0%.