Living in Elgin, IL
Elgin, Illinois Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
112,653
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
11.3%
Median Home
$186,000
Median Income
$69,041
Median Rent
$1,069
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
5
Elgin, IL Crime Report
1,652
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,473.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-40.50%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elgin / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,652 | 1,473.5 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 223 | 198.9 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.9 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 68 | 60.7 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 112 | 99.9 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,429 | 1,274.6 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 177 | 157.9 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,195 | 1,065.9 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 57 | 50.8 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Elgin, IL Cost Of Living
104
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 | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 97 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 112,653 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 113,023 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 112,628 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 111,919 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 112,105 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 110,906 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 109,825 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 109,513 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 108,681 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 106,837 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elgin
| Race | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.9% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 5.7% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 45.7% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Elgin
| Gender | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 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% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 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 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.0% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.8% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
