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Elgin, Oklahoma, in Comanche county, is 13 miles NE of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 64 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The people of the city are in the Lawton metropolitan area. Elgin has a population of 1,210.
In Elgin, about 64% of adults are married. Elgin is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
In 2000, Elgin had a median family income of $44,125. Elgin is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Elgin isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Elgin residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Elgin, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Oklahoma, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Elgin, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Elgin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Elgin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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