South Elgin, IL

South Elgin, Illinois

South Elgin, Illinois, in Kane county, is 3 miles S of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 34 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. South Elgin is home to some 16,100 residents.

The People and Families of South Elgin

In South Elgin, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in South Elgin are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the village tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

Approximately 14% of South Elgin is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then South Elgin is very American.

The people of the village are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Elgin had a median family income of $71,190. More so than most places, the people in South Elgin generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in South Elgin are poor than in most places in Illinois. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. Home-based work is more common in South Elgin than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,550) among 2004 Presidential candidates in South Elgin. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

South Elgin Housing

According to the 2000 census, 89% of the housing in South Elgin was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In South Elgin, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

South Elgin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of South Elgin, IL

Comparing South Elgin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

South Elgin Almanac

South Elgin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Elgin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South Elgin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in South Elgin

South Elgin Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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