What is the population of Elgin, Minnesota?

Elgin has a population of approximately 1,116 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Elgin, Minnesota located?

Elgin is located in Minnesota, United States, at approximate coordinates 44.1292°, -92.2544°.

What is the median household income in Elgin?

The median household income in Elgin is approximately $92,083 based on the most recent open data.

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Elgin

Total population

1,116

Median home value

$232,200

25.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$92,083

Elgin$92k

National$74k

Elevation323 m

Land area2.38 km²

Coordinates44.13°, -92.25°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

323 m

Area

2.38 km²

Official website

www.elginmn.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Elgin is a city in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States on Minnesota State Highway 42. As of the 2020 census, Elgin had a population of 1,115. Its annual festival is Elgin Cheese Days.

History & geography

History

Elgin was laid out in 1878 when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named after Elgin, in Scotland.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Minnesota State Highway 42 and County Highway 2 are two of the main routes in the community.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

33.6

Median home value

$232,200

Housing units

475

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

5.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

93.5%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

4.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

44.1292

Longitude

-92.2544

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26%

Diabetes

8.3%

Adult obesity

36.9%

Binge drinking

22.1%

Adult smoking

13.9%

No leisure activity

20.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

184,582

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
6,315
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
6,138
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
5,837
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
5,774
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
4,923
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
4,770
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
4,732
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
4,722

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE HIGH
High · PLAINVIEW · 473 students · 43:1 ratio
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE PK-3
Elementary · PLAINVIEW · 437 students · 13.2:1 ratio
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE 4-6
Middle · ELGIN · 352 students · 16:1 ratio
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE JUNIOR
Middle · ELGIN · 240 students · 40:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).