Elgin: Demographics & People
2,360 people call Elgin home, in 913 households. Median age 54.1 years. (11.6y older than Lancaster County; 13.6y older than South Carolina). Population is 96% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Black. 82% of households are family-led.
- 2.6 people per household.
- 18% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 2,360; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 96,016 people |
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| Population | 2,360 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 54.1y is 15.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 54.1 years (vs South Carolina 40.5y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,360 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Black population | 1.7% |
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| White (non-Hispanic) population | 96.5% |
Households & Family Composition
913 households. 82% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 747 households |
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| Households that are families | 81.8% |
| Total households | 913 households |