Elgin, NE Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Elgin, Nebraska had a population of 717 in 2020. It was 96.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.4% 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 590 places in Nebraska, Elgin is the 158th 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

690 residents of Elgin identify as White, or 96.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Elgin considerably larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Elgin is ranked #65 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Petersburg (92.8% White), Oakdale (89.5% White), Neligh (91.6% White), and Clearwater (83.4% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Raeville (100% White).

Elgin's Black Population

0 residents of Elgin identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Elgin is ranked #270 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is less Black than neighboring Petersburg (0.3% Black), Oakdale (1.8% Black), and Neligh (0.1% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

3 residents of Elgin identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Elgin is ranked #149 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Raeville (0% Asian), Petersburg (0% Asian), and Oakdale (0% Asian). Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Neligh (0.6% Asian), and Clearwater (1.3% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Elgin identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elgin slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Elgin is ranked #471 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Raeville (0% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Petersburg (3.9% Hispanic), Oakdale (3.3% Hispanic), Neligh (5.8% Hispanic), and Clearwater (13.1% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Elgin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Elgin is ranked #303 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raeville (0% Native American/Other), and Oakdale (0% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Neligh (0.4% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Elgin identify as Multiracial, or 1.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Elgin is ranked #467 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Raeville (0% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Petersburg (2.7% Multiracial), Oakdale (5.4% Multiracial), Neligh (1.5% Multiracial), and Clearwater (1.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.