Elgin, MN Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,044	1,045	93.5%	93.7%
Hispanic	47	40	4.2%	3.6%
Multiracial	18	21	1.6%	1.9%
Native American/Other	7	1	0.6%	0.1%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Elgin, Minnesota has an estimated population of 1,116, a less than 1% change from the 1,115 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 12.0% in 2020 and 12.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elgin is ranked the 345th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 343rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elgin's White Population

1,044 residents of Elgin, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elgin is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Elgin ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.5%.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Plainview (88.9% White), Millville (65.6% White), Eyota (90% White), and Dover (85% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Hammond (94.8% White).

Elgin's Black Population

0 residents of Elgin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elgin is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Elgin ranks 400th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Elgin is less Black than neighboring Plainview (0.6% Black), and Eyota (0.5% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

0 residents of Elgin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elgin is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Elgin ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Eyota (0.2% Asian), and Dover (0.6% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Elgin, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elgin is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Elgin ranks 355th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.2%.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Hammond (3% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainview (8.3% Hispanic), Millville (31.2% Hispanic), Eyota (5.9% Hispanic), and Dover (11.3% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Elgin, or 0.6% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elgin ranks 722nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hammond (0% Native American/Other), and Dover (0.1% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plainview (0.8% Native American/Other), Millville (2.8% Native American/Other), and Eyota (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Elgin, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elgin is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elgin ranks 739th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainview (1.3% Multiracial), and Millville (0.4% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Eyota (2.8% Multiracial), Hammond (2.2% Multiracial), and Dover (3% 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.