Elgin, IA population by race
The table below shows Elgin's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 724 | 97.97% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10 | 1.35% |
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Elgin population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Elgin has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Elgin's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Elgin population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 97.97% are white, 0.68% are Black or African American and 1.35% are multiracial.
Elgin 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Elgin is White with a population of 724 (97.97% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 10 (1.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elgin, IA
By ethnicity, 3 (0.41% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 736 (99.59% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elgin, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 724 (98.37% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Elgin, IA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elgin's Non-Hispanic population.
Elgin Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 724 | 98.37% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7 | 0.95% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elgin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Elgin, IA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elgin's Hispanic population.
Elgin Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elgin, IA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.41% of Elgin population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elgin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elgin, IA have?
Elgin, IA has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.68% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Elgin is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Elgin, IA?
With 99.59% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elgin.
That being said, with a 0.68% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Elgin.
What is the majority race in Elgin, IA?
With a population of 724 (97.97% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elgin.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Elgin, with 0.68% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
