Elgin, SC Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Elgin, South Carolina had a population of 2,357 in 2020. It was 63.1% White, 23.0% Black, 0.1% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Elgin is the 169th 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

1,487 residents of Elgin identify as White, or 63.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elgin is ranked #224 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Springdale (49.8% White), Lancaster (38.8% White), Heath Springs (49.7% White), and Irwin (55.5% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Buford (89.4% White).

Elgin's Black Population

543 residents of Elgin identify as Black, or 23.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elgin is ranked #243 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Black than neighboring Buford (2.3% Black). Elgin is less Black than neighboring Springdale (30.3% Black), Lancaster (47.3% Black), Heath Springs (44.6% Black), and Irwin (30% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

2 residents of Elgin identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elgin is ranked #341 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Irwin (0% Asian). Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Springdale (0.2% Asian), Lancaster (1% Asian), and Buford (1.5% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

241 residents of Elgin identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elgin is ranked #71 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Lancaster (8.9% Hispanic), Heath Springs (2.8% Hispanic), and Buford (1.5% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Springdale (14.7% Hispanic), and Irwin (11.2% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Elgin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elgin is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lancaster (0.5% Native American/Other), and Irwin (0.3% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Heath Springs (1.1% Native American/Other), and Buford (1.8% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Elgin identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Elgin is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Heath Springs (1.6% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Springdale (4.5% Multiracial), Lancaster (3.5% Multiracial), Irwin (3% Multiracial), and Buford (3.5% Multiracial).

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