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 $67,702 with a poverty rate of 12.73%. The median age in Elgin is 40.4 years: 37 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elgin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,523 | 95.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 643 | 2.49 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 324 | 2.91 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.15 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Female | 70 | 3.2 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 42 | 4.69 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 9.04% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 6.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 5.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 4.09% |
| High School Graduate | 463 | 40.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 385 | 33.48% |
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 | 1,106 | 994 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 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 10.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $21,905 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $42,969 |
| High School Graduate | $32,083 | $38,077 | $16,641 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,643 | $12,750 | $9,083 |
| Overall | $31,935 | $37,788 | $25,250 |
| Some College | $41,343 | $41,484 | $41,136 |
$31,935
Average Earnings
$37,788
Average Male
$25,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.13% of Elgin residents speak only English, while 0.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,523 | 180 | 11.82% |
| Multiple | 30 | 17 | 56.67% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 5 | 38.46% |
| Native | 15 | 4 | 26.67% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
12.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.05%
Male Poverty Rate
11.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elgin is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elgin is White, with 11.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.44% |
| High School | 10.37% |
| Some College | 7.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.67% |
| Female Employed | 5.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $77,403 |
| Households | $49,155 | $67,702 |
| Married Families | $92,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,210 | $44,467 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
100
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 8.2% |
| Native American | 3 | 27.27% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
66.38%
Born in Elgin
97.69%
Native Born
2.31%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
97.69% of Elgin residents were born in the United States, with 66.38% having been born in Oregon. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
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% |