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Crime in Elgin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elgin. Key points include:
There were 218 total crimes in Elgin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 1,642.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 173.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 1,468.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elgin is -22.52% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elgin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elgin / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 218 | 1,642.1 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 173.2 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 45.2 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 75.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 195 | 1,468.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 37 | 278.7 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 131 | 986.7 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 203.4 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elgin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elgin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elgin is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elgin is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Elgin is $275,342.
The median income in Elgin is $91,114.
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elgin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elgin | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 95 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elgin, TX Weather
The average high in Elgin is 79.5° and the average low is 56.7°.
There are 51.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elgin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 51.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elgin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elgin
The current population in Elgin is 11,563. The population has increased 42.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,563 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 10,996 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 10,043 | 5.8% |
| 2021 | 9,488 | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 10,231 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 10,064 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 9,616 | 6.6% |
| 2017 | 9,024 | 3.1% |
| 2016 | 8,756 | 6.1% |
| 2015 | 8,249 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,224 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 7,882 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,903 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 8,023 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 8,132 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elgin
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Elgin is:
33.0% White with 3,818 White residents.
16.5% African American with 1,907 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 39 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 118 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 257 Two Or More residents.
46.9% Hispanic with 5,420 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elgin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.0% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 46.9% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elgin
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Elgin is 52.2% female with 6,036 female residents.
Elgin is 47.8% male with 5,527 male residents.
| Gender | Elgin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elgin for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Elgin completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Elgin completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Elgin completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Elgin completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Elgin completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Elgin completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Elgin completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elgin completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Elgin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elgin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elgin, Texas
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3.2% of households in Elgin earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Elgin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Elgin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Elgin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.4% of households in Elgin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Elgin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.5% of households in Elgin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Elgin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Elgin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.0% of households in Elgin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elgin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.0% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
