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The City of Elgin is the 6th largest city in Illinois with a population of 114,934 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Elgin ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Elgin is located at latitude 42.0373 and longitude -88.2812 in Kane County. The formal boundaries for the City of Elgin encompass a land area of 37.31 sq. miles and a water area of 0.59 sq. miles. Kane County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Elgin are located in Kane County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Cook County.
The City of Elgin has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Elgin is located within Township of Elgin, a minor civil division (MCD) of Kane County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 114,934 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,004 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 63 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $90,282 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,057 |
| Median Home Value | $273,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 40,523 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 28,288 (69.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 11,029 (27.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,206 (3.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 39,317 |
| Average Household Size | 2.88 |
| Family Households | 28,275 (71.9%) |
The table below compares Elgin to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 136 | 91st |
| Median Household Income | # 338 | 77th |
| Per Capita Income | # 564 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 50 | 97th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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