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Population Review

Elgin city, IL — Population & Demographics

Elgin city, IL has a population of 114,106. The median household income is $88,316 and the median age is 36.3.

114,106

Population

$88,316

Median Income

$252,400

Median Home Value

36.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White45.3%
Black or African American5.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.6%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$88,316

Median Household Income

$36,037

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$252,400

Median Home Value

$1,260

Median Rent

71.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.2%

High School+

26.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.8%

Drive Alone

11.6%

Work From Home

27.8 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Elgin city, IL has a population of 114,106 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Elgin city, IL is $88,316, with 8.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Elgin city, IL is $252,400, with median rent at $1,260.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.