Elgin, IL Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Elgin, Illinois has an estimated population of 114,934, a less than 1% change from the 114,797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.7% Hispanic, 34.9% White, 6.6% Asian, 5.2% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elgin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elgin is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elgin, that probability was 63.1% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elgin is ranked the 6th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elgin was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elgin's White Population

40,080 residents of Elgin, or 34.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elgin is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Elgin ranks 1391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 36.8% to 34.9%.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Carpentersville (30% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring South Elgin (57.4% White), Sleepy Hollow (80.1% White), West Dundee (77.8% White), and Gilberts (63.6% White).

Elgin's Black Population

5,962 residents of Elgin, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elgin is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Elgin ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Black residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.2%.

Elgin is more Black than neighboring South Elgin (4.7% Black), Sleepy Hollow (2.8% Black), West Dundee (3% Black), Gilberts (0.3% Black), and Carpentersville (4.9% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

7,570 residents of Elgin, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Elgin ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (1.5% Asian), West Dundee (5.8% Asian), Gilberts (6.5% Asian), and Carpentersville (4.1% Asian). Elgin is less Asian than neighboring South Elgin (10.9% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

55,973 residents of Elgin, or 48.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elgin is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elgin ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 47.4% to 48.7%.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring South Elgin (20.3% Hispanic), Sleepy Hollow (12.8% Hispanic), West Dundee (11.3% Hispanic), and Gilberts (24.4% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Carpentersville (57.4% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

927 residents of Elgin, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elgin ranks 534th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0% Native American/Other), West Dundee (0.2% Native American/Other), Gilberts (0% Native American/Other), and Carpentersville (0.1% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Elgin (1.3% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

4,422 residents of Elgin, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elgin ranks 1078th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.8%.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (2.8% Multiracial), West Dundee (1.9% Multiracial), and Carpentersville (3.6% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring South Elgin (5.4% Multiracial), and Gilberts (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.