Elgin, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Elgin, Texas Summary
Life in Elgin research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Elgin over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Elgin:
The population in Elgin is 9,488.
The median home value in Elgin is $202,000.
The median income in Elgin is $78,169.
The cost of living in Elgin is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Elgin is $1,117.
The unemployment rate in Elgin is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Elgin is 9.8%.
Table Of Contents
Elgin SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
10
Safety
9
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
5
Elgin, TX Crime Report
154
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,394.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-40.54%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elgin / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 154 | 1,394.9 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 117.8 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 36.2 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 54.3 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 141 | 1,277.2 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 41 | 371.4 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 89 | 806.2 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 99.6 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Elgin, TX Cost Of Living
88
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elgin | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
Elgin, TX Photos
Source: Wikipedia User JMWalling | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Elgin in Texas
Map Of Elgin, TX
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Population over time in Elgin
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,231 | 6.4% |
| 2020 | 9,616 | 6.6% |
| 2019 | 9,024 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 8,756 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 8,249 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,224 | 4.3% |
| 2015 | 7,882 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 7,903 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 8,023 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 8,132 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elgin
| Race | Elgin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.4% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 23.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 41.2% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Elgin
| Gender | Elgin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elgin for adults over 25
| Education | Elgin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elgin, Texas
| Income | Elgin | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.1% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
