Elgin, OK

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Elgin Overview

3,498
TOTAL POPULATION
1,715
MALE POPULATION
1,783
FEMALE POPULATION
96.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.97
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,750
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,958
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,288
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,517
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,598
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elgin Zip Codes

Elgin Area Codes

Race in Elgin

The most populous races in Elgin are White / Caucasian (2,480 | 70.9%), Two or more Races (680 | 19.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (607 | 17.3%).
Race in Elgin
Race# Population% Population
Asian551.6%
Black / African American802.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino60717.3%
Native / Alaskan531.5%
White / Caucasian2,48070.9%
Two or more Races68019.4%
Some other Race1504.3%
Total3,498100.0%

Ancestry in Elgin

The most populous ancestries reported in Elgin are German (502 | 14.3%), Mexican (426 | 12.2%), English (369 | 10.5%), Irish (314 | 9.0%), and American (175 | 5.0%), together accounting for 51.1% of all Elgin residents.
Ancestry in Elgin
Ancestry# Population% Population
African90.3%
American1755.0%
Apache60.2%
Arab802.3%
Austrian50.1%
Bahamian100.3%
Bhutanese250.7%
British140.4%
Burmese110.3%
Cajun70.2%
Celtic310.9%
Central American80.2%
Central American Indian40.1%
Cherokee391.1%
Chickasaw30.1%
Choctaw190.5%
Comanche300.9%
Creek140.4%
Danish40.1%
Dominican681.9%
Dutch351.0%
Eastern European1133.2%
Egyptian802.3%
English36910.5%
European421.2%
French531.5%
French Canadian772.2%
German50214.3%
Guatemalan80.2%
Irish3149.0%
Italian1032.9%
Korean1363.9%
Mexican42612.2%
Norwegian330.9%
Pakistani40.1%
Polish1253.6%
Pueblo70.2%
Puerto Rican1053.0%
Russian330.9%
Scandinavian140.4%
Scotch-Irish120.3%
Scottish1454.2%
Sioux260.7%
Subsaharan African90.3%
Swedish70.2%
Welsh210.6%
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Immigrants in Elgin

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elgin came from Europe (82 | 2.3%), Germany (66 | 1.9%), Western Europe (66 | 1.9%), Asia (26 | 0.7%), and Philippines (26 | 0.7%), together accounting for 7.6% of all Elgin residents.
Immigrants in Elgin
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa130.4%
Asia260.7%
Central America40.1%
Eastern Europe160.5%
Egypt130.4%
Europe822.3%
Germany661.9%
Guatemala40.1%
Latin America40.1%
Northern Africa130.4%
Philippines260.7%
Romania160.5%
South Eastern Asia260.7%
Western Europe661.9%
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Sex and Age in Elgin

Sex and Age in Elgin

The most populous age groups in Elgin are 10 to 14 Years (221 | 12.9%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (207 | 11.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elgin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (6.6%)141 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Years124 (7.2%)207 (11.6%)
10 to 14 Years221 (12.9%)189 (10.6%)
15 to 19 Years199 (11.6%)80 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years19 (1.1%)115 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years116 (6.8%)160 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years152 (8.9%)188 (10.5%)
35 to 39 Years130 (7.6%)123 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years166 (9.7%)96 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years66 (3.8%)120 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years87 (5.1%)93 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years105 (6.1%)84 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years32 (1.9%)56 (3.1%)
65 to 69 Years30 (1.8%)31 (1.7%)
70 to 74 Years113 (6.6%)70 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years18 (1.1%)21 (1.2%)
80 to 84 Years24 (1.4%)4 (0.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (0.3%)
Total1,715 (100.0%)1,783 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elgin

Median Family Size in Elgin

The median family size in Elgin is 3.48 persons per family, with married-couple families (741 | 83.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (48 | 5.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elgin
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple741 (83.8%)3.50
Single Male/Father48 (5.4%)3.29
Single Female/Mother95 (10.7%)3.38
Total Families884 (100.0%)3.48

Median Household Size in Elgin

The median household size in Elgin is 2.83 persons per household, with single male/father households (48 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.67 persons per household. non-family households (351 | 28.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elgin
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple741 (60.0%)3.51
Single Male/Father48 (3.9%)3.67
Single Female/Mother95 (7.7%)3.59
Non-family351 (28.4%)1.09
Total Households1,235 (100.0%)2.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elgin

Out of a total of 1,235 households in Elgin, 884 (71.6%) are family households, while 351 (28.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 273, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 324.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elgin
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-324 (26.2%)
2-Person Households222 (18.0%)18 (1.5%)
3-Person Households273 (22.1%)9 (0.7%)
4-Person Households234 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households108 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households47 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total884 (71.6%)351 (28.4%)

Female Fertility in Elgin

Fertility by Age in Elgin

Average fertility rate in Elgin is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 88.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Elgin
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (11.1%)11.0
35 to 50 years40 (88.9%)104.0
Total45 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elgin

95.6% of women with births (45) in Elgin are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 40.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elgin
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
35 to 50 years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (95.6%)2 (4.4%)

Fertility by Education in Elgin

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elgin
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma3 (6.7%)13.0
College or Associate's Degree10 (22.2%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree28 (62.2%)109.0
Graduate Degree4 (8.9%)111.0
Total45 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elgin

4.4% 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 college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 20.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elgin
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Bachelor's Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (95.6%)2 (4.4%)

Income in Elgin

Income Overview in Elgin

Per Capita Income in Elgin is $32,750, while median incomes of families and households are $88,958 and $78,288 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,498$32,750
Median Family Income884$88,958
Mean Family Income884$103,942
Median Household Income1,235$78,288
Mean Household Income1,235$91,498
Income Deficit884$9,517
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,49840.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,49859.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,4980.34

Earnings by Sex in Elgin

Average Earnings in Elgin are $52,424, $63,274 for men and $37,857 for women, a difference of 40.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Elgin
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male912 (54.7%)$63,274
Female756 (45.3%)$37,857
Total1,668 (100.0%)$52,424

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elgin

The most common earnings brackets in Elgin are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (205 | 22.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (96 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elgin
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less68 (7.5%)96 (12.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (0.5%)12 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (2.0%)2 (0.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99925 (2.7%)17 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (1.1%)6 (0.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99917 (1.9%)21 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)33 (4.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (1.4%)14 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (1.4%)23 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99913 (1.4%)31 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99927 (3.0%)65 (8.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99937 (4.1%)35 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (0.5%)47 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99929 (3.2%)22 (2.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99947 (5.1%)51 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99934 (3.7%)89 (11.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999124 (13.6%)73 (9.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999111 (12.2%)43 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999205 (22.5%)24 (3.2%)
$100,000+111 (12.2%)52 (6.9%)
Total912 (100.0%)756 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elgin

Average earnings in Elgin are $68,056 for men and $41,607 for women, a difference of 38.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,417, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,625. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,964, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,611.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elgin
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,625$18,611
High School Diploma$74,868$23,641
College or Associate's Degree$59,148$34,904
Bachelor's Degree$62,829$48,194
Graduate Degree$77,417$56,964
Total$68,056$41,607

Family Income in Elgin

Family Income Brackets in Elgin

According to the Elgin family income data, there are 207 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 12 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Elgin
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000121.4%
$10,000 to $14,999212.4%
$15,000 to $24,999364.1%
$25,000 to $34,999394.4%
$35,000 to $49,999364.1%
$50,000 to $74,99916618.8%
$75,000 to $99,99917720.0%
$100,000 to $149,99920723.4%
$150,000 to $199,99912514.1%
$200,000+657.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elgin

6-person families (45 | 5.1%) account for the highest median family income in Elgin with $127,574 per family, while 3-person families (244 | 27.6%) have the highest median income of $41,759 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elgin
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families263 (29.7%)$78,750
3-Person Families244 (27.6%)$125,278
4-Person Families222 (25.1%)$78,125
5-Person Families110 (12.4%)$0
6-Person Families45 (5.1%)$127,574
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total884 (100.0%)$88,958

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elgin

The median family income in Elgin is $88,958, with families comprising 3+ earners (106) having the highest median family income of $135,250, while families with no earners (56) have the lowest median family income of $48,462, accounting for 12.0% and 6.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elgin
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners56 (6.3%)$48,462
1 Earner351 (39.7%)$74,458
2 Earners371 (42.0%)$127,546
3+ Earners106 (12.0%)$135,250
Total884 (100.0%)$88,958

Household Income in Elgin

Household Income Brackets in Elgin

With 310 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Elgin, accounting for 25.1% of all households. In contrast, only 25 households (2.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elgin
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000252.0%
$10,000 to $14,999383.1%
$15,000 to $24,999675.4%
$25,000 to $34,999494.0%
$35,000 to $49,999856.9%
$50,000 to $74,99931025.1%
$75,000 to $99,99918615.1%
$100,000 to $149,99926321.3%
$150,000 to $199,99914411.7%
$200,000+655.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elgin

The median household income in Elgin is $78,288, with the highest median household income of $127,222 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 364 households (29.5%) 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 28 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elgin
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28 (2.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years617 (50.0%)$78,906
45 to 64 Years364 (29.5%)$127,222
65+ Years226 (18.3%)$51,071
Total1,235 (100.0%)$78,288

Poverty in Elgin

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elgin

With 10.1% poverty level for males and 12.3% for females among the residents of Elgin, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 42 males (75.0%) and 11 females (32.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elgin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (30.3%)6 (4.3%)
5 Years42 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (6.7%)35 (14.8%)
12 to 14 Years11 (11.7%)6 (5.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)11 (32.4%)
16 and 17 Years9 (16.1%)8 (20.0%)
18 to 24 Years19 (20.6%)10 (8.3%)
25 to 34 Years12 (4.5%)36 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years31 (10.5%)32 (14.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)43 (20.2%)
55 to 64 Years2 (1.5%)33 (23.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total172 (10.1%)220 (12.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elgin

According to the poverty statistics in Elgin, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elgin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years76 (69.7%)135 (95.7%)
5 Years14 (25.0%)51 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years182 (93.3%)201 (85.2%)
12 to 14 Years83 (88.3%)103 (94.5%)
15 Years70 (100.0%)23 (67.6%)
16 and 17 Years47 (83.9%)32 (80.0%)
18 to 24 Years73 (79.3%)111 (91.7%)
25 to 34 Years256 (95.5%)312 (89.7%)
35 to 44 Years265 (89.5%)187 (85.4%)
45 to 54 Years153 (100.0%)170 (79.8%)
55 to 64 Years135 (98.5%)107 (76.4%)
65 to 74 Years143 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)
75 Years and over42 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)
Total1,539 (89.9%)1,563 (87.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elgin

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elgin show that 6.2% or 46 of the total 741 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.2%, comprising of 40 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elgin
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children187 (96.9%)6 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children394 (90.8%)40 (9.2%)
3 or 4 Children114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total695 (93.8%)46 (6.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elgin

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elgin
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (15.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (32.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elgin

The poverty data for Elgin shows that 46 of the married-couple family households (6.2%) and 31 of the single-parent households (21.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (9.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (68.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elgin
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (3.1%)6 (15.8%)
1 or 2 Children40 (9.2%)12 (14.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (68.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (6.2%)31 (21.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Elgin

Employment by Class of Employer in Elgin

Among the 1,446 employed individuals in Elgin, private company employees (597 | 41.3%), federal government employees (413 | 28.6%), and local government employees (148 | 10.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elgin
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees59741.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)362.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)644.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations825.7%
Local Government Employees14810.2%
State Government Employees1067.3%
Federal Government Employees41328.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,446100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elgin

According to the labor force statistics for Elgin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,399), 66.6% or 1,598 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 67 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.7% or 462 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.3% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elgin
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years102 (58.3%)36 (35.3%)
20 to 24 Years54 (40.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years235 (85.1%)39 (16.8%)
30 to 34 Years254 (74.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years462 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years252 (68.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years123 (65.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years52 (59.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years52 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,598 (66.6%)67 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elgin

According to labor force statistics for Elgin, 77.7% of individuals (1,378) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,774) are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 25 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.1% or 561 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.9% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elgin
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School45 (38.5%)10 (8.9%)
High School Diploma281 (72.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree491 (80.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher561 (85.1%)21 (3.2%)
Total1,378 (77.7%)32 (1.8%)

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 (190 | 15.3%), Business & Financial (142 | 11.4%), Education Instruction & Library (118 | 9.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (109 | 8.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elgin

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 & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.0%), and Health Technologists (90.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elgin
OccupationMaleFemale
Management66 (85.7%)11 (14.3%)
Business & Financial89 (62.7%)53 (37.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science76 (69.7%)33 (30.3%)
Computers & Mathematics43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 70 (36.8%)120 (63.2%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Legal Services & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library25 (21.2%)93 (78.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (9.0%)91 (91.0%)
Health Technologists9 (9.5%)86 (90.5%)
Total (Category)310 (50.2%)308 (49.8%)
Total (Overall)624 (50.2%)618 (49.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elgin are Healthcare Support (50 | 4.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (39 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (35 | 2.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (30 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Elgin

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elgin, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (92.3%), and Law Enforcement (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elgin
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Security & Protection36 (92.3%)3 (7.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving20 (41.7%)28 (58.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Total (Category)63 (33.7%)124 (66.3%)
Total (Overall)624 (50.2%)618 (49.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elgin are Office & Administration (168 | 13.5%), and Sales & Related (103 | 8.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elgin

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elgin
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related69 (67.0%)34 (33.0%)
Office & Administration40 (23.8%)128 (76.2%)
Total (Category)109 (40.2%)162 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)624 (50.2%)618 (49.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elgin are Construction & Extraction (51 | 4.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elgin

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elgin
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)624 (50.2%)618 (49.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elgin are Transportation (40 | 3.2%), Material Moving (35 | 2.8%), and Production (23 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elgin

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elgin
OccupationMaleFemale
Production23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation31 (77.5%)9 (22.5%)
Material Moving20 (57.1%)15 (42.9%)
Total (Category)74 (75.5%)24 (24.5%)
Total (Overall)624 (50.2%)618 (49.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elgin

Employment Industries in Elgin

The major employment industries in Elgin include Health Care & Social Assistance (206 | 16.6%), Educational Services (195 | 15.7%), Public Administration (176 | 14.2%), Retail Trade (134 | 10.8%), and Manufacturing (90 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Elgin

Employment Industries by Sex in Elgin

The Elgin industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (96.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (87.9%), and Administrative & Support (57.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elgin
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Retail Trade83 (61.9%)51 (38.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information25 (75.8%)8 (24.2%)
Finance & Insurance8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific53 (61.6%)33 (38.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support15 (42.9%)20 (57.1%)
Educational Services6 (3.1%)189 (96.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance25 (12.1%)181 (87.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation38 (60.3%)25 (39.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services25 (59.5%)17 (40.5%)
Public Administration114 (64.8%)62 (35.2%)
Total624 (50.2%)618 (49.8%)

Education in Elgin

School Enrollment in Elgin

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,253 students in Elgin are elementary school (314 | 25.1%), high school (289 | 23.1%), and middle school (255 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Elgin
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool433.4%
Kindergarten776.1%
Elementary School31425.1%
Middle School25520.3%
High School28923.1%
College / Undergraduate22818.2%
Graduate / Professional473.7%
Total1,253100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elgin

Out of a total of 1,253 students who are enrolled in schools in Elgin, 110 (8.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,143 (91.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (23.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 73 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elgin
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old257 (88.9%)32 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds384 (94.8%)21 (5.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds191 (95.5%)9 (4.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds59 (80.8%)14 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds95 (76.6%)29 (23.4%)
35 Years and over63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,143 (91.2%)110 (8.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elgin

Business (210 | 26.3%), education (133 | 16.6%), science & technology (106 | 13.3%), arts & humanities (100 | 12.5%), and social sciences (94 | 11.7%) are the most common fields of study among 800 individuals in Elgin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elgin
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics101.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural273.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology374.6%
Social Sciences9411.7%
Engineering81.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies283.5%
Science & Technology10613.3%
Business21026.3%
Education13316.6%
Literature & Languages121.5%
Liberal Arts & History70.9%
Visual & Performing Arts283.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities10012.5%
Total800100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elgin

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elgin

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elgin are males with 2 vehicles (376, accounting for 45.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (302, making up 60.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elgin
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (1.8%)2 (0.3%)
1 Vehicle127 (15.3%)104 (16.9%)
2 Vehicles376 (45.4%)302 (48.9%)
3 Vehicles198 (23.9%)126 (20.4%)
4 Vehicles62 (7.5%)60 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles51 (6.1%)23 (3.7%)
Total829 (100.0%)617 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elgin

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elgin are 20 to 24 minutes (377 commuters, 27.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (222 commuters, 16.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (207 commuters, 15.3%).
Commute Time in Elgin
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes866.4%
5 to 9 Minutes765.6%
10 to 14 Minutes634.7%
15 to 19 Minutes22216.4%
20 to 24 Minutes37727.9%
25 to 29 Minutes876.4%
30 to 34 Minutes20715.3%
35 to 39 Minutes211.5%
40 to 44 Minutes251.8%
45 to 59 Minutes745.5%
60 to 89 Minutes533.9%
90 or more Minutes604.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Elgin

The most common commute times in Elgin are 20 to 24 minutes (232 commuters, 29.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (145 commuters, 25.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elgin
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes52 (6.7%)34 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes33 (4.2%)43 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (5.9%)17 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes130 (16.7%)92 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes232 (29.8%)145 (25.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes56 (7.2%)31 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes78 (10.0%)129 (22.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes20 (2.6%)5 (0.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes52 (6.7%)22 (3.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes44 (5.7%)9 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes36 (4.6%)24 (4.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elgin

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elgin are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (159, 20.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (99, 17.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elgin
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM30 (3.8%)57 (10.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM91 (11.7%)16 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM122 (15.7%)33 (5.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM97 (12.4%)22 (3.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM50 (6.4%)51 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM159 (20.4%)99 (17.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM108 (13.9%)78 (13.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM75 (9.6%)87 (15.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (0.6%)17 (3.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (1.3%)9 (1.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)26 (4.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM20 (2.6%)30 (5.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12 (1.5%)47 (8.2%)
Total779 (100.0%)572 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elgin

Occupancy by Ownership in Elgin

Of the total 1,235 dwellings in Elgin, owner-occupied units account for 832 (67.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 403 (32.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elgin
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units83267.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units40332.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,235100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elgin

Occupancy by Household Size in Elgin
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32426.2%
2-Person Household24019.4%
3-Person Household28222.8%
4+ Person Household38931.5%
Total Housing Units1,235100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elgin

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elgin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household123 (38.0%)201 (62.0%)
2-Person Household171 (71.3%)69 (28.7%)
3-Person Household229 (81.2%)53 (18.8%)
4+ Person Household309 (79.4%)80 (20.6%)
Total Housing Units832 (67.4%)403 (32.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elgin

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elgin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16 (42.1%)22 (57.9%)
High School Diploma204 (86.4%)32 (13.6%)
College/Associate Degree281 (58.7%)198 (41.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher331 (68.7%)151 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elgin

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elgin
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years36329.4%
35 to 44 Years28222.8%
45 to 54 Years19816.0%
55 to 64 Years16613.4%
65 to 74 Years17814.4%
75 to 84 Years433.5%
85 Years and Over50.4%
Total1,235100.0%

Housing Finances in Elgin

Median Income by Occupancy in Elgin

Median Income by Occupancy in Elgin
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied832 (67.4%)$96,875
Renter-Occupied403 (32.6%)$52,403
Average1,235 (100.0%)$78,288

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elgin

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elgin
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00011 (1.3%)9 (2.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99919 (2.3%)19 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (2.5%)16 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (0.7%)24 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (4.0%)17 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (6.6%)30 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999131 (15.8%)179 (44.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999142 (17.1%)45 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999230 (27.6%)33 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more179 (21.5%)31 (7.7%)
Total832 (100.0%)403 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elgin

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elgin
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30039 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49975 (9.0%)7 (1.7%)
$500 to $799131 (15.8%)2 (0.5%)
$800 to $99972 (8.6%)86 (21.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499137 (16.5%)119 (29.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999304 (36.5%)145 (36.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49946 (5.5%)19 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99928 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (2.5%)
Total832 (100.0%)403 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elgin

Housing Structures in Elgin

Housing Structures in Elgin
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,04684.7%
Single Unit, Attached362.9%
2 Unit Apartments352.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments867.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments131.1%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other191.5%
Total1,235100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elgin

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elgin
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached816 (78.0%)230 (22.0%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (8.3%)33 (91.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
Total832 (67.4%)403 (32.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elgin

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elgin
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)51 (12.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms178 (21.4%)219 (54.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms372 (44.7%)112 (27.8%)
8 or more Rooms282 (33.9%)21 (5.2%)
Total832 (100.0%)403 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elgin

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elgin
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas422 (50.7%)53 (13.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity400 (48.1%)344 (85.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)6 (1.5%)
Total832 (100.0%)403 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elgin

Household Vehicle Usage in Elgin
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (0.2%)89 (22.1%)
1 Vehicle152 (18.3%)154 (38.2%)
2 Vehicles407 (48.9%)144 (35.7%)
3 or more Vehicles271 (32.6%)16 (4.0%)
Total832 (100.0%)403 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elgin

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elgin

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units272560
Median Property Value$230,700$237,300
Median Household Income$89,643$107
Monthly Housing Costs$650$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,380$78

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elgin

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elgin
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)9 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99948 (17.6%)32 (5.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999148 (54.4%)372 (66.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99971 (26.1%)147 (26.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more5 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total272 (100.0%)560 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elgin

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elgin
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (7.7%)5 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99921 (7.7%)25 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99947 (17.3%)12 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9995 (1.8%)8 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (13.2%)126 (22.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99959 (21.7%)106 (18.9%)
$150,000 or more72 (26.5%)171 (30.5%)
Total272 (100.0%)560 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elgin

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elgin
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x90 (33.1%)98,333 (17,559.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x83 (30.5%)172 (30.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x48 (17.6%)196 (35.0%)
4.0x or more40 (14.7%)120 (21.4%)
Total272 (100.0%)560 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elgin

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elgin
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80036 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49943 (15.8%)31 (5.5%)
$800 to $1,499156 (57.4%)83 (14.8%)
Total272 (100.0%)560 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elgin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elgin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elgin
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years352 (97.5%)9 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years860 (96.4%)32 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years184 (92.5%)15 (7.5%)
26 to 34 Years334 (87.0%)50 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years379 (94.0%)24 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years348 (95.1%)18 (4.9%)
55 to 64 Years277 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years244 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,050 (95.4%)148 (4.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elgin

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elgin
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born352 (97.5%)9 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen860 (96.4%)32 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen184 (92.5%)15 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elgin

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elgin
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000313 (92.3%)26 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999266 (97.8%)6 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999602 (89.7%)69 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999446 (95.9%)19 (4.1%)
$100,000 and over1,423 (98.1%)28 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elgin

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elgin
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 672 (19.9%)292 (80.9%)
6 to 18 Years196 (22.0%)715 (80.2%)
19 to 25 Years77 (38.7%)184 (92.5%)
25 to 34 Years26 (6.8%)332 (86.5%)
35 to 44 Years132 (32.8%)299 (74.2%)
45 to 54 Years72 (19.7%)308 (84.2%)
55 to 64 Years72 (26.0%)263 (95.0%)
65 to 74 Years229 (93.9%)123 (50.4%)
75 Years and over72 (100.0%)48 (66.7%)
Total948 (29.6%)2,564 (80.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elgin

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elgin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years31 (6.6%)31 (6.6%)
18 to 34 Years15 (6.6%)137 (33.2%)
35 to 64 Years109 (23.0%)63 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years114 (79.7%)19 (18.8%)
75 Years and over31 (73.8%)5 (16.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elgin

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elgin: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (13.9%)10 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years37 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over31 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elgin: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.0%)33 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.8%)14 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elgin: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (6.6%)31 (6.6%)
18 to 34 Years6 (2.6%)86 (20.8%)
35 to 64 Years25 (5.3%)6 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years9 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over24 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elgin: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)73 (17.7%)
35 to 64 Years77 (16.2%)52 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years78 (54.5%)19 (18.8%)
75 Years and over4 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elgin: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)73 (17.7%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.3%)4 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years77 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Elgin

Computing Device Access in Elgin

Computing Device Access in Elgin
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop99680.6%
Smartphone1,09388.5%
Tablet90573.3%
No Computing Device907.3%
Total1,235100.0%

Internet Access in Elgin

Internet Access in Elgin
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,08687.9%
Cellular Data Only1209.7%
Satellite Internet574.6%
No Internet262.1%
Total1,235100.0%

Elgin Summary

Elgin, Oklahoma is a small town located in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It is situated in the southwestern part of the state, approximately 20 miles east of Lawton and about 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. The town was founded in 1892 and was named after a local rancher, John Elgin. The population of Elgin was 1,845 at the 2010 census, making it the second-largest town in Comanche County.

Geography

Elgin is located at 34°45'25" North, 98°25'45" West (34.7569, -98.4261). It is situated in the southwestern part of the state, approximately 20 miles east of Lawton and about 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. The town is located in the Red Bed Plains region of Oklahoma, which is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The elevation of Elgin is 1,068 feet above sea level.
The town is situated on the banks of the Washita River, which is a tributary of the Red River. The Washita River is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The town is also located near Lake Ellsworth, which is a popular destination for swimming, boating, and camping.

Climate

Elgin has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, with an average high of 91°F in the summer and an average low of 37°F in the winter. The average annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with an average of 4.5 inches of snowfall per year.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Elgin was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 15.2% Native American, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median household income in Elgin was $35,938, and the median family income was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Elgin’s economy is largely based on agriculture and oil production. The town is home to several large farms, as well as several oil and gas production companies. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The town is served by the Elgin Public Schools, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The town is also home to the Elgin Community College, which offers a variety of courses and programs.
Elgin is served by the Elgin Municipal Airport, which is located just outside of town. The airport offers general aviation services, as well as charter flights. The town is also served by the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport, which is located about 20 miles away.
Elgin is served by several major highways, including Interstate 44, US Highway 62, and US Highway 277. The town is also served by the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport, which is located about 20 miles away.

Conclusion

Elgin, Oklahoma is a small town located in Comanche County, Oklahoma. It is situated in the southwestern part of the state, approximately 20 miles east of Lawton and about 90 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. The town was founded in 1892 and was named after a local rancher, John Elgin. The population of Elgin was 1,845 at the 2010 census, making it the second-largest town in Comanche County. Elgin’s economy is largely based on agriculture and oil production, and the town is served by the Elgin Public Schools, the Elgin Community College, and the Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elgin?
Total Population of Elgin is 3,498.
What is the Total Male Population of Elgin?
Total Male Population of Elgin is 1,715.
What is the Total Female Population of Elgin?
Total Female Population of Elgin is 1,783.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elgin?
There are 96.19 Males per 100 Females in Elgin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elgin?
There are 103.97 Females per 100 Males in Elgin.
What is the Median Population Age in Elgin?
Median Population Age in Elgin is 31.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elgin
Average Family Size in Elgin is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elgin
Average Household Size in Elgin is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elgin?
Per Capita income in Elgin is $32,750.
What is the Median Family Income in Elgin?
Median Family Income in Elgin is $88,958.
What is the Median Household income in Elgin?
Median Household Income in Elgin is $78,288.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elgin?
Income or Wage Gap in Elgin is 40.2%.
Women in Elgin earn 59.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Elgin?
Family Income Deficit in Elgin is $9,517.
Families that are below poverty line in Elgin earn $9,517 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elgin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elgin is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elgin?
There are 1,598 People in the Labor Forcein in Elgin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elgin?
66.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Elgin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elgin?
Unemployment Rate in Elgin is 4.2%.