City Town Info

Elgin, ND


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Elgin, North Dakota

Elgin, North Dakota, in Grant county, is 57 miles SW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 426 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 659.

The People and Families of Elgin

In Elgin, about 56% of adults are married. Lots of people in Elgin live independently, in one-person housing.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elgin had a median family income of $30,972.

Elgin Housing

In Elgin, 72% 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, 75% 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 North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyElgin Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyElgin Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Elgin Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Elgin, ND

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity37
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
You are visiting:
All States > North Dakota > Elgin

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Career Videos. Professional videos on 800+ jobs, featuring actual employees.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career Reference and Data

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Top Cities for each career. Lists and maps; salaries by city.

Top Industries. Lists of major hiring industries by career, with salaries.

City Comparisons, showing most common jobs, highest paying, etc.

Original Career Articles and Studies

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

Interactive College Search Tools

College Search Scout™. Search by degree, location, major, athletics, etc.

CollegeMatch™. Find school most similar to one of interest.

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Exceptional Schools. Lists of the "best/most/highest/lowest" schools.

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Elgin Government Officials

Are you an official in the Elgin government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Elgin. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.