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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.
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.
In 2000, Elgin had a median family income of $38,571.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
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.
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.
Comparing Elgin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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