Elgin, TX Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Elgin, Texas had a population of 9,784 in 2020. It was 31.7% White, 15.7% Black, 0.5% Asian, 48.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.1% 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 1,860 places in Texas, Elgin is the 265th 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

3,101 residents of Elgin identify as White, or 31.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Elgin slightly less than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Elgin is ranked #1283 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Manor (17.8% White), and Camp Swift (31.2% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Coupland (69.6% White), McDade (54.7% White), and Webberville (38.6% White).

Elgin's Black Population

1,538 residents of Elgin identify as Black, or 15.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Elgin is ranked #204 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Black than neighboring Coupland (1.4% Black), McDade (0.6% Black), Webberville (5.3% Black), and Camp Swift (5.8% Black). Elgin is less Black than neighboring Manor (21.5% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

47 residents of Elgin identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Elgin is ranked #753 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Coupland (0% Asian), McDade (0% Asian), and Camp Swift (0.3% Asian). Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Manor (2.9% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

4,751 residents of Elgin identify as Hispanic, or 48.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elgin slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Elgin is ranked #628 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Coupland (23.9% Hispanic), and McDade (40.3% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Manor (54.2% Hispanic), Webberville (51.8% Hispanic), and Camp Swift (60.2% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

45 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 Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Elgin is ranked #1045 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coupland (1.7% Native American/Other), McDade (0.6% Native American/Other), Webberville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Camp Swift (0.8% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

302 residents of Elgin identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elgin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Elgin is ranked #873 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Webberville (3% Multiracial), and Camp Swift (1.7% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Coupland (3.5% Multiracial), and McDade (3.9% Multiracial).

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