South Elgin is a village located in Kane County Illinois. South Elgin has a 2024 population of 24,418. South Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,852 in 2020.
The average household income in South Elgin is $141,554 with a poverty rate of 5.73%. The median age in South Elgin is 38.6 years: 37.5 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Elgin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,381 | 68.71% |
| Asian | 2,255 | 9.46% |
| Two or more races | 2,058 | 8.63% |
| Other race | 1,660 | 6.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,278 | 5.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 142 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.28% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,225 | 2.87 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 5,130 | 3.37 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 1,918 | 1.19 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Female | 804 | 3.42 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Male | 373 | 3.36 | 96 | 4 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 953 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,490 | 9.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,820 | 24.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,071 | 13.05% |
| High School Graduate | 3,815 | 24.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 769 | 4.85% |
| Some College | 2,949 | 18.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,305 | 9,750 | 4,023 |
| Hispanic | 2,887 | 1,981 | 497 |
| Asian | 1,681 | 1,444 | 928 |
| Other Race | 1,069 | 715 | 213 |
| 2+ Races | 838 | 627 | 122 |
| Black | 770 | 746 | 375 |
| Islander | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,125 | $117,095 | $75,262 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,228 | $125,438 | $74,773 |
| High School Graduate | $42,266 | $65,372 | $31,794 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,983 | $51,577 | $23,000 |
| Overall | $64,405 | $77,442 | $53,460 |
| Some College | $54,271 | $64,741 | $43,852 |
$64,405
Average Earnings
$77,442
Average Male
$53,460
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.46% of South Elgin residents speak only English, while 24.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,628 | 729 | 12.95% |
| White | 13,817 | 478 | 3.46% |
| Multiple | 2,047 | 227 | 11.09% |
| Other | 1,635 | 199 | 12.17% |
| Black | 1,263 | 106 | 8.39% |
| Native | 67 | 40 | 59.7% |
| Asian | 2,255 | 13 | 0.58% |
5.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
4.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Elgin is Native, with 59.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Elgin is Asian, with 0.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.51% |
| Some College | 3.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.83% |
| Male Employed | 4.42% |
| Female Employed | 1.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,616 | $158,867 |
| Households | $118,293 | $141,554 |
| Married Families | $138,558 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,540 | $75,194 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
670
Number of Veterans
662
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 240 |
| Korea | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 215 |
| 55 to 64 | 156 |
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 1.47% |
| Black | 44 | 5.61% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.02%
Born in South Elgin
86.07%
Native Born
13.93%
Foreign Born
3.65%
Non Citizen
10.28%
Naturalized
86.07% of South Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 70.02% having been born in Illinois. 3.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,127 | 142 | 0.57% |
| 2028 | 24,985 | 142 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 24,843 | 141 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 24,702 | 142 | 0.58% |
| 2025 | 24,560 | 142 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 24,418 | 141 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 24,277 | 259 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 24,018 | 54 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 23,964 | 112 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 23,852 | -913 | -3.69% |
| 2019 | 24,765 | 1,374 | 5.87% |
| 2018 | 23,391 | 936 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 22,455 | 99 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 22,356 | 103 | 0.46% |
| 2015 | 22,253 | 117 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 22,136 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 22,124 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 22,130 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 22,107 | 82 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 22,025 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,100 | 8,626 | 115.41% |
| 1990 | 7,474 | 1,256 | 20.2% |
| 1980 | 6,218 | 1,929 | 44.98% |
| 1970 | 4,289 | 1,665 | 63.45% |
| 1960 | 2,624 | -22,503 | -89.56% |