Elgin, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Elgin, Illinois Summary
Life in Elgin research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Elgin over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Elgin:
The population in Elgin is 114,190.
The median home value in Elgin is $287,734.
The median income in Elgin is $85,998.
The cost of living in Elgin is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Elgin is $1,190.
The unemployment rate in Elgin is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Elgin is 10.0%.
The average high in Elgin is 58.7° and the average low is 38.6°.
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Elgin, IL Crime Report
Crime in Elgin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elgin. Key points include:
There were 1,066 total crimes in Elgin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 941.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 189.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elgin is 751.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elgin is -59.48% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elgin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elgin / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,066 | 941.7 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 215 | 189.9 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 2.7 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 31 | 27.4 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 94 | 83.0 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 851 | 751.7 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 108 | 95.4 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 660 | 583.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 83 | 73.3 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Elgin, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Elgin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elgin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elgin is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elgin is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elgin is $287,734.
The median income in Elgin is $85,998.
Elgin's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elgin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elgin | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 90 | 100 | |
Elgin, IL Weather
The average high in Elgin is 58.7° and the average low is 38.6°.
There are 70.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.8 inches of precipitation each year with 31.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elgin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Elgin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elgin
The current population in Elgin is 114,190. The population has increased 6.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 114,190 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 113,023 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 112,628 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 111,919 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 112,105 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 110,906 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 109,825 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 109,513 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 108,681 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 106,837 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elgin
Elgin is:
37.6% White with 42,912 White residents.
5.1% African American with 5,870 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 163 American Indian residents.
6.0% Asian with 6,865 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 723 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 3,596 Two Or More residents.
47.3% Hispanic with 54,061 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 5.1% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 47.3% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Elgin
Elgin is 49.0% female with 56,009 female residents.
Elgin is 51.0% male with 58,180 male residents.
| Gender | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 51.0% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elgin for adults over 25
10.0% of adults in Elgin completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Elgin completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Elgin completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Elgin completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Elgin completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Elgin completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Elgin completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elgin completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Elgin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elgin, Illinois
2.6% of households in Elgin earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Elgin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Elgin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.2% of households in Elgin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.5% of households in Elgin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Elgin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Elgin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.4% of households in Elgin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Elgin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.3% of households in Elgin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elgin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.4% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.3% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
