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Elgin, IL

CSAChicago-Naperville MSAChicago-Naperville-Elgin#5/341 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

114,934population

36.7median age

This community is a community of 114,934 with a median age of 36.7. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (48.7%) with a significant White community (34.9%). Median household income is $90,282. 81.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 27% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 71.9%, with a median home value of $273,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

48.7%55,973

White

34.9%40,080

Asian

6.6%7,570

Black

5.2%5,962

Two or More

3.8%4,422

Other

0.6%639

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%288

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%3,132

High School Diploma

22.2%16,754

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%5,798

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%9,240

Associate's Degree

8%6,030

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%13,226

Master's Degree

7.3%5,516

Professional Degree

1%788

Doctorate

1.1%794

HS or Higher

81.4%

BA or Higher

27%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

$273,000median home value

$1,361median rent

71.9%homeownership

40,523total units

3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 71.9%

Renter 28.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%1,194

$50K–$100K

1.4%388

$100K–$150K

5.5%1,568

$150K–$200K

12.1%3,411

$200K–$300K

35.7%10,087

$300K–$500K

35.3%9,994

$500K–$1M

4.9%1,389

$1M+

0.9%257

Rent Distribution

Under $500

618

$500–$750

273

$750–$1,000

1,396

$1,000–$1,250

2,281

$1,250–$1,500

1,760

$1,500–$2,000

3,072

$2,000+

1,297

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%586

2010–2019

5.9%2,382

2000–2009

13.8%5,608

1990–1999

14.3%5,794

1980–1989

9.7%3,936

1970–1979

14.1%5,700

1960–1969

10.4%4,220

1950–1959

7.6%3,077

1940–1949

3.9%1,561

1939 or earlier

18.9%7,659

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.2%33,890

Electricity

11.1%4,352

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%541

No Fuel

0.8%327

Other

0.3%124

Fuel Oil

0.1%48

Solar

0.1%35

Household Economyi

$90,282median household income

$37,057per capita income

9.7%poverty rate

6.1%unemployment

61,853labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%1,177

$10K–$15K

2.2%880

$15K–$20K

2.4%946

$20K–$25K

2.3%921

$25K–$30K

2.8%1,104

$30K–$35K

3.7%1,437

$35K–$40K

2.3%923

$40K–$45K

4.6%1,810

$45K–$50K

3.3%1,298

$50K–$60K

4.6%1,828

$60K–$75K

9%3,522

$75K–$100K

14.8%5,832

$100K–$125K

14.4%5,678

$125K–$150K

7.9%3,122

$150K–$200K

11.5%4,536

$200K+

10.9%4,303

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,472

Residentsi

2,346

Avg. Tenant Renti

$441/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers422 homes88% occupied$546/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8797 homes94% occupied$386/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC13 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,282/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

82.2%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

14.1%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

77.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.5% of subsidized households are minority

20.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30,29526.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

19,437

India

1,553

Philippines

1,160

Poland

493

Guatemala

245

Canada

214

Korea

197

Germany

180

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

56,511

Avg. Commutei

28.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

57,942

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,914(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.2%Insured

10.8%Uninsured

Elgin, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026