Elgin is a city located in Comanche County Oklahoma. Elgin has a 2024 population of 3,630. Elgin is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,557 in 2020.
The average household income in Elgin is $91,498 with a poverty rate of 11.22%. The median age in Elgin is 31.3 years: 32.7 years for males, and 30 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elgin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,480 | 70.9% |
| Two or more races | 680 | 19.44% |
| Other race | 150 | 4.29% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 55 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 53 | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,235 | 2.83 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Married | 741 | 3.51 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 351 | 1.09 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Female | 95 | 3.59 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 48 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
67.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 107 | 5.12% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 10.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 489 | 23.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 245 | 11.72% |
| High School Graduate | 477 | 22.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 0.72% |
| Some College | 535 | 25.6% |
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 | 1,599 | 1,543 | 602 |
| 2+ Races | 241 | 190 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 230 | 209 | 30 |
| Other Race | 83 | 77 | 0 |
| Black | 67 | 58 | 15 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,789 | $62,829 | $48,194 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,708 | $77,417 | $56,964 |
| High School Graduate | $56,250 | $74,868 | $23,641 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,398 | $30,625 | $18,611 |
| Overall | $54,903 | $68,056 | $41,607 |
| Some College | $53,235 | $59,148 | $34,904 |
$54,903
Average Earnings
$68,056
Average Male
$41,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.77% of Elgin residents speak only English, while 8.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,315 | 232 | 10.02% |
| Multiple | 680 | 131 | 19.26% |
| Asian | 55 | 18 | 32.73% |
| Hispanic | 607 | 6 | 0.99% |
| Native | 49 | 5 | 10.2% |
| Other | 150 | 2 | 1.33% |
11.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.05%
Male Poverty Rate
12.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Asian, with 32.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Hispanic, with 0.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.77% |
| High School | 10.48% |
| Some College | 9.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.29% |
| Female Employed | 9.39% |
| Male Employed | 2.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,958 | $103,942 |
| Households | $78,288 | $91,498 |
| Married Families | $97,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,458 | $54,654 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
61.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
481
Number of Veterans
396
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 211 |
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 367 | 23.33% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 36.4% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 16.01% |
| Black | 27 | 51.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
43.25%
Born in Elgin
96.43%
Native Born
3.57%
Foreign Born
0.86%
Non Citizen
2.72%
Naturalized
96.43% of Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 43.25% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,722 | 19 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 3,703 | 18 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 3,685 | 18 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 3,667 | 19 | 0.52% |
| 2025 | 3,648 | 18 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 3,630 | 18 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 3,612 | -14 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 3,626 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 3,623 | 66 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 3,557 | 352 | 10.98% |
| 2019 | 3,205 | 39 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 3,166 | 38 | 1.21% |
| 2017 | 3,128 | 105 | 3.47% |
| 2016 | 3,023 | 48 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 2,975 | 60 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 2,915 | 142 | 5.12% |
| 2013 | 2,773 | 238 | 9.39% |
| 2012 | 2,535 | 147 | 6.16% |
| 2011 | 2,388 | 149 | 6.65% |
| 2010 | 2,239 | 0 | 0% |