Elgin, TN Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Elgin, Tennessee had a population of 297 in 2020. It was 97.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 1.0% 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 504 places in Tennessee, Elgin is the 424th 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

289 residents of Elgin identify as White, or 97.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Elgin considerably larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Elgin is ranked #6 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Robbins (93.7% White), Sunbright (95.4% White), Helenwood (93.7% White), and Oneida (94.2% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Huntsville (97.5% 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 less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Elgin is ranked #457 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is less Black than neighboring Sunbright (0.2% Black), Helenwood (0.5% Black), Huntsville (0.3% Black), and Oneida (0.3% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

0 residents of Elgin identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Elgin is ranked #391 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Huntsville (0.4% Asian), and Oneida (0.7% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

5 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 Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Elgin is ranked #374 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunbright (0.8% Hispanic), Helenwood (1.1% Hispanic), Huntsville (0.4% Hispanic), and Oneida (1.6% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Robbins (3.1% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elgin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Elgin is ranked #448 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sunbright (0.2% Native American/Other), Helenwood (0.8% Native American/Other), Huntsville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Oneida (0.4% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Elgin identify as Multiracial, or 1.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Elgin is ranked #491 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Robbins (3.1% Multiracial), Sunbright (3.5% Multiracial), Helenwood (3.9% Multiracial), Huntsville (1.2% Multiracial), and Oneida (2.9% Multiracial).

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