Elgin, ND Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	550	505	94.0%	93.0%
Asian	28	3	4.8%	0.6%
Native American/Other	4	6	0.7%	1.1%
Black	3	7	0.5%	1.3%
Hispanic	0	8	0.0%	1.5%
Multiracial	0	14	0.0%	2.6%

Elgin, North Dakota has an estimated population of 585, an increase from the 543 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% White, 4.8% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota 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 13.4% in 2020 and 11.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elgin is ranked the 96th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elgin's White Population

550 residents of Elgin, or 94.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elgin is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Elgin ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 93.0% to 94.0%.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Leith (90% White), Carson (74.4% White), and Glen Ullin (89.3% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring New Leipzig (98.9% White), and Heil (100% White).

Elgin's Black Population

3 residents of Elgin, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elgin is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Elgin ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Elgin is more Black than neighboring New Leipzig (0% Black), Heil (0% Black), Leith (0% Black), Carson (0% Black), and Glen Ullin (0% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

28 residents of Elgin, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elgin is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Elgin ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 833.3%. Asian residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.8%.

Elgin is more Asian than neighboring New Leipzig (0% Asian), Heil (0% Asian), Leith (0% Asian), Carson (2.2% Asian), and Glen Ullin (0.6% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elgin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elgin is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elgin ranks 255th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring New Leipzig (0.6% Hispanic), Leith (10% Hispanic), Carson (5.4% Hispanic), and Glen Ullin (3% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Elgin, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elgin is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Elgin ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Leipzig (0% Native American/Other), Heil (0% Native American/Other), and Leith (0% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carson (9.8% Native American/Other), and Glen Ullin (3% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Elgin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elgin is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Elgin ranks 256th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring New Leipzig (0.6% Multiracial), Carson (8.2% Multiracial), and Glen Ullin (4.1% 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.