What is the population of Elgin, North Dakota?

Elgin has a population of approximately 585 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Elgin, North Dakota located?

Elgin is located in North Dakota, United States, at approximate coordinates 46.4015°, -101.8474°.

What is the median household income in Elgin?

The median household income in Elgin is approximately $35,188 based on the most recent open data.

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Elgin

Total population

585

Median home value

$103,000

21.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$35,188

Elgin$35k

National$74k

Founded

1910

Elevation718 m

Land area2.72 km²

Weather44°F · Partly Cloudy

Coordinates46.40°, -101.85°

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

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Dense Fog Advisory · Moderate
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 6:07AM CDT until September 17 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Founded

1910

Elevation

718 m

Area

2.72 km²

Official website

www.elginnorthdakota.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Elgin is a city in Grant County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 543 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Elgin was platted in 1910 when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was originally known as Shanley, but when the Northern Pacific Railroad came through town, they objected to the name as it was too similar to Stanley (the seat of Mountrail County), so the citizens were asked to choose a new name. At one point, one committee member checked the time on his Elgin pocket watch and suggested the brand name, which was found to be acceptable. A post office has been in operation at Elgin since 1910. On July 4, 1978, an F4 tornado struck Elgin, causing five deaths and 35 injuries. The ninth deadliest storm in North Dakota's recorded history, and the deadliest Independence Day tornado nationwide, Elgin's Independence Day Tornado crumpled the town's water tower.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Elgin has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

49.5

Median home value

$103,000

Housing units

403

Poverty rate

27.7%

Unemployment

11.1%

Race & ethnicity

White

94%

Black

0.5%

Asian

4.8%

Hispanic

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

Geography

Latitude

46.4015

Longitude

-101.8474

Water area

—

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

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

44°F

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday Night

50°F

Chance Rain Showers

Wednesday

68°F

Rain Showers

Wednesday Night

50°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Thursday

75°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Elgin, ND from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.9%

Diabetes

10.3%

Adult obesity

42.2%

Binge drinking

21.1%

Adult smoking

17.6%

No leisure activity

27.5%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Elgin · 105 students · 10.5:1 ratio
ELGIN-NEW LEIPZIG HIGH SCHOOL
High · Elgin · 66 students · 9.4:1 ratio

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