Elgin, TX

Elgin, Texas

Elgin, Texas, in Bastrop county, is 21 miles SE of Round Rock, Texas (center to center) and 23 miles E of Austin, Texas. The people of the city are in the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Elgin has a population of 5,700.

The People and Families of Elgin

In Elgin, about 48% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Elgin, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 33% of Elgin is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Elgin.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elgin had a median family income of $48,125.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Elgin residents, with $4,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Elgin Housing

In Elgin, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Elgin, 98% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Elgin, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Elgin Almanac

Elgin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Elgin Public Libraries

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Elgin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Elgin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Elgin High Schools (2004)

ELGIN H S
900 W 2ND ST
512-281-3438
A Title I school.
Serves 934 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER
900 W 2ND ST
512-281-9774
A Non-traditional School
Serves 22 students.

Elgin Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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