Elgin is a city located in Union County Oregon. Elgin has a 2024 population of 1,684. Elgin is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,714 in 2020.
The average household income in Elgin is $72,381 with a poverty rate of 9.74%. The median age in Elgin is 37.2 years: 32.7 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elgin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,445 | 90.77% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 6.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 17 | 1.07% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 625 | 2.55 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 340 | 3.05 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 192 | 1.19 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Female | 47 | 2.94 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Male | 46 | 4.07 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 6.92% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 5.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 3.86% |
| High School Graduate | 420 | 37.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.54% |
| Some College | 402 | 36.12% |
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 | 1,027 | 953 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 50 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $21,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $43,125 |
| High School Graduate | $36,354 | $37,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,659 | $0 | $9,135 |
| Overall | $34,952 | $38,929 | $28,015 |
| Some College | $39,766 | $40,865 | $34,167 |
$34,952
Average Earnings
$38,929
Average Male
$28,015
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.26% of Elgin residents speak only English, while 0.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,445 | 111 | 7.68% |
| Multiple | 96 | 36 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 11 | 34.38% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Native | 17 | 4 | 23.53% |
9.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.3%
Male Poverty Rate
9.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elgin is White, with 7.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.69% |
| High School | 12.14% |
| Some College | 10.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.92% |
| Female Employed | 1.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,313 | $78,006 |
| Households | $53,750 | $72,381 |
| Married Families | $84,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,355 | $57,215 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
111
Number of Veterans
91
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 9.47% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 7.14% |
| Native American | 3 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
67.53%
Born in Elgin
97.17%
Native Born
2.83%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
2.14%
Naturalized
97.17% of Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 67.53% having been born in Oregon. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,648 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,655 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,662 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 1,670 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 1,677 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 1,684 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 1,692 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 1,703 | -21 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 1,724 | 10 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 1,714 | -95 | -5.25% |
| 2019 | 1,809 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 1,802 | 14 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 1,788 | 16 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 1,772 | 28 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 1,744 | 9 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 1,735 | 9 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 1,726 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 1,734 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,733 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 1,726 | 0 | 0% |