Elgin, ND Demographics

The total population of Elgin is estimated to be 649 with 287 males (44.22%) and 362 females (55.78%). There are 75 more females than males in Elgin.
The median household income in Elgin was $66,881 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 7,745(13.10%) from $59,136 in 2020. This income is 89.65% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Elgin sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $89,400. Overall, the median household income for the city of Elgin stands at $66,881.
In Elgin, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $46,294 for males and $29,995 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $55,011 for males and $52,019 for females.
In Elgin, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $63,504.
In 2022, the population of Elgin was 521, a 4.40% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Elgin's population was 545, an increase of 1.11% compared to a population of 539 in 2020.
The median age in Elgin, ND is 48.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.47% were under the age of 15, 11.15% aged 15 to 29, 38.10% aged 30 to 64, 26.12% aged 65 to 84, and 7.15% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Elgin population: 91.35% are White, 0.17% are Black or African American, 5.49% are Asian, 1% are some other race and 2% are multiracial.