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Elgin, IA


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Elgin, Iowa

Elgin, Iowa, in Fayette county, is 48 miles NE of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 155 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 676.

The People and Families of Elgin

In Elgin, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Elgin live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Elgin.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elgin had a median family income of $38,571.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Elgin Housing

In Elgin, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Elgin without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Elgin, 90% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Elgin is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Elgin Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Elgin Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Elgin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Elgin, IA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built36
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