Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Elgin, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,116

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%1,044

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%47

Two or More

1.6%18

Other

0.6%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%19

High School Diploma

34.4%236

Some College (<1 yr)

13.8%95

Some College (1+ yr)

7%48

Associate's Degree

12.4%85

Bachelor's Degree

19.9%137

Master's Degree

4.4%30

Doctorate

0.9%6

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

25.2%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,200

Median Renti

$727

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.5%330

Renter-Occupied

18.5%75

Total Units

475

Homeownership

81.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%5

$100K–$150K

18.2%60

$150K–$200K

12.7%42

$200K–$300K

34.8%115

$300K–$500K

27.6%91

$500K–$1M

3%10

$1M+

2.1%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

7.4%35

2010–2019

3.4%16

2000–2009

22.9%109

1990–1999

10.9%52

1980–1989

6.7%32

1970–1979

21.9%104

1960–1969

7.2%34

1950–1959

0.4%2

1940–1949

1.1%5

1939 or earlier

18.1%86

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80%324

Electricity

12.6%51

Bottled/LP Gas

5.4%22

Other

2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,083

Mean Household Incomei

$102,321

Per Capita Incomei

$37,379

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

668

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%14

$15K–$20K

2%8

$20K–$25K

1.5%6

$25K–$30K

4%16

$30K–$35K

2.2%9

$35K–$40K

0.7%3

$45K–$50K

4%16

$50K–$60K

6.9%28

$60K–$75K

14.3%58

$75K–$100K

15.8%64

$100K–$125K

10.1%41

$125K–$150K

13.8%56

$150K–$200K

15.1%61

$200K+

6.2%25

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.4%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

625

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

633

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured