Elgin, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Elgin, Illinois Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
112,062
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
10.5%
Median Home
$196,100
Median Income
$72,999
Median Rent
$1,087
Elgin SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
6
Elgin, IL Cost Of Living
103
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elgin | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
Elgin, IL Photos
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Rankings for Elgin in Illinois
Map Of Elgin, IL
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Population over time in Elgin
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 112,062 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 113,023 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 112,628 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 111,919 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 112,105 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 110,906 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 109,825 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 109,513 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 108,681 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 106,837 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elgin
| Race | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.0% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 5.2% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 47.1% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Elgin
| Gender | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elgin for adults over 25
| Education | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elgin, Illinois
| Income | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
