Elgin, IA Demographics
A map of Elgin's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 647 | 94.5% |
Multiracial | 19 | 2.8% |
Hispanic | 14 | 2.0% |
Black | 2 | 0.3% |
Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
Native American/Other | 1 | 0.1% |
Elgin, Iowa had a population of 685 in 2020. It was 94.5% White, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elgin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elgin is the 390th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Elgin's White Population
647 residents of Elgin identify as White, or 94.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Elgin slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elgin is ranked #336 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more White than neighboring Wadena (92.8% White), Postville (45.7% White), Castalia (85.5% White), and West Union (91.5% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Clermont (97.6% White).
Elgin's Black Population
2 residents of Elgin identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elgin is ranked #472 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Black than neighboring Clermont (0% Black), and Castalia (0% Black). Elgin is less Black than neighboring Wadena (0.5% Black), Postville (8.7% Black), and West Union (1.7% Black).
Elgin's Asian Population
2 residents of Elgin identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elgin is ranked #371 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Clermont (0.2% Asian), Wadena (0% Asian), and Castalia (0% Asian). Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Postville (0.6% Asian), and West Union (0.7% Asian).
Elgin's Hispanic Population
14 residents of Elgin identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elgin is ranked #607 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Clermont (1.4% Hispanic), and Wadena (1% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Postville (43% Hispanic), Castalia (13.1% Hispanic), and West Union (3.5% Hispanic).
Elgin's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Elgin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elgin is ranked #595 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Castalia (0% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clermont (0.3% Native American/Other), Wadena (1% Native American/Other), Postville (0.4% Native American/Other), and West Union (0.4% Native American/Other).
Elgin's Multiracial Population
19 residents of Elgin identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Elgin is ranked #460 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Clermont (0.5% Multiracial), Postville (1.6% Multiracial), Castalia (1.4% Multiracial), and West Union (2.2% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Wadena (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.