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, SC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,176

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.6%1,601

Black

15.6%340

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%162

Two or More

2.4%53

Asian

0.8%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%79

High School Diploma

23.6%333

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%89

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%181

Associate's Degree

18.2%257

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%218

Master's Degree

10%141

Professional Degree

0.6%8

Doctorate

0.1%2

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

26.1%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$204,300

Median Renti

$1,288

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.4%659

Renter-Occupied

9.6%70

Total Units

758

Homeownership

90.4%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%28

$50K–$100K

1.5%10

$100K–$150K

21.1%139

$150K–$200K

20.6%136

$200K–$300K

45.8%302

$300K–$500K

5.9%39

$500K–$1M

0.3%2

$1M+

0.5%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%2

2010–2019

19.4%147

2000–2009

17.7%134

1990–1999

25.3%192

1980–1989

20.4%155

1970–1979

11.3%86

1960–1969

3.2%24

1950–1959

1.6%12

1940–1949

0.3%2

1939 or earlier

0.5%4

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.8%545

Utility Gas

21.1%154

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%20

No Fuel

1.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,219

Mean Household Incomei

$96,811

Per Capita Incomei

$33,571

Poverty Ratei

4.8%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

1,234

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%12

$10K–$15K

1.6%12

$15K–$20K

1.5%11

$20K–$25K

1%7

$25K–$30K

2.6%19

$30K–$35K

1.8%13

$35K–$40K

4.1%30

$40K–$45K

6.4%47

$45K–$50K

2.9%21

$50K–$60K

7.1%52

$60K–$75K

14.1%103

$75K–$100K

12.5%91

$100K–$125K

8.1%59

$125K–$150K

17.4%127

$150K–$200K

13.6%99

$200K+

3.6%26

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 Vouchers1 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

653%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Germany

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,170

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,164

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

180(12.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured