Elgin, IL Demographics
A map of Elgin's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 54,460 | 47.4% |
White | 42,261 | 36.8% |
Asian | 7,285 | 6.3% |
Black | 7,207 | 6.3% |
Multiracial | 3,015 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 569 | 0.5% |
Elgin, Illinois had a population of 114,797 in 2020. It was 36.8% White, 6.3% Black, 6.3% Asian, 47.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.6% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Elgin is the 6th 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
42,261 residents of Elgin identify as White, or 36.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Elgin considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elgin is ranked #1391 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more White than neighboring Carpentersville (30.2% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring South Elgin (62.6% White), Sleepy Hollow (81% White), West Dundee (71.1% White), and Gilberts (63.2% White).
Elgin's Black Population
7,207 residents of Elgin identify as Black, or 6.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elgin slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elgin is ranked #190 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Black than neighboring South Elgin (3.4% Black), Sleepy Hollow (1.6% Black), West Dundee (3.4% Black), Gilberts (3.1% Black), and Carpentersville (5.7% Black).
Elgin's Asian Population
7,285 residents of Elgin identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elgin is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (2.2% Asian), and Carpentersville (5.2% Asian). Elgin is less Asian than neighboring South Elgin (8.9% Asian), West Dundee (6.5% Asian), and Gilberts (12.7% Asian).
Elgin's Hispanic Population
54,460 residents of Elgin identify as Hispanic, or 47.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elgin considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elgin is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring South Elgin (20.8% Hispanic), Sleepy Hollow (12.1% Hispanic), West Dundee (15.1% Hispanic), and Gilberts (16.9% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Carpentersville (56.3% Hispanic).
Elgin's Native American/Other Population
569 residents of Elgin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elgin is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Elgin (0.4% Native American/Other), Sleepy Hollow (0.3% Native American/Other), and Carpentersville (0.4% Native American/Other).
Elgin's Multiracial Population
3,015 residents of Elgin identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Elgin is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Carpentersville (2.2% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring South Elgin (3.9% Multiracial), Sleepy Hollow (2.8% Multiracial), West Dundee (3.5% Multiracial), and Gilberts (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.