Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Elgin, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,563

Median Agei

36.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

46.9%5,420

White

33%3,818

Black

16.5%1,907

Two or More

2.2%257

Other

1%118

Asian

0.3%39

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.8%761

High School Diploma

22.1%1,709

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%922

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%1,065

Associate's Degree

1.6%124

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%1,015

Master's Degree

6.8%525

Professional Degree

0.9%67

Doctorate

2.4%183

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

10%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$326,400

Median Renti

$1,440

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%3,123

Renter-Occupied

28.6%1,252

Total Units

4,493

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.4%168

$50K–$100K

1.5%47

$100K–$150K

10.7%334

$150K–$200K

3.6%112

$200K–$300K

18.5%578

$300K–$500K

48.9%1,527

$500K–$1M

11.4%357

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

122

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

400

$1,500–$2,000

344

$2,000+

145

Year Built

2020 or later

9%406

2010–2019

16.1%723

2000–2009

21.5%966

1990–1999

3.5%158

1980–1989

9.9%445

1970–1979

18.1%814

1960–1969

5.3%240

1950–1959

5.5%246

1940–1949

3.2%142

1939 or earlier

7.9%353

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.9%2,710

Utility Gas

34.6%1,513

Solar

2.7%116

No Fuel

0.8%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,114

Mean Household Incomei

$108,227

Per Capita Incomei

$40,631

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

6,412

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%139

$10K–$15K

1.2%53

$15K–$20K

0.5%21

$20K–$25K

4.2%183

$25K–$30K

3.7%163

$30K–$35K

2.8%124

$35K–$40K

4%175

$40K–$45K

1.9%84

$45K–$50K

2.4%107

$50K–$60K

6.9%303

$60K–$75K

8.4%366

$75K–$100K

19.5%852

$100K–$125K

10.9%475

$125K–$150K

8.3%363

$150K–$200K

10.1%443

$200K+

12%524

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

107

Residentsi

239

Avg. Tenant Renti

$478/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

56 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers81 homes55% occupied$478/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,114/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

87%

Very low income$27K–$46K/yr

10%

Low income$46K–$73K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

96% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,64014.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,320

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,013

Avg. Commutei

32.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

292(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.4%Insured

16.6%Uninsured