Elgin, OH Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	79	44	97.5%	89.8%
Multiracial	2	3	2.5%	6.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	2.0%

Elgin, Ohio has an estimated population of 81, a dramatic increase from the 49 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% 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 has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 18.9% in 2020 and 4.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elgin is ranked the 1233rd most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 1261st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elgin's White Population

79 residents of Elgin, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elgin is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Elgin ranks 777th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's White population has grown by an estimated 79.5%. White residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 89.8% to 97.5%.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Venedocia (93.7% White), Mendon (86.1% White), Spencerville (93.9% White), and Ohio City (88% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Middle Point (98.8% 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 considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Elgin ranks 1028th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elgin is less Black than neighboring Mendon (5% Black), Spencerville (1.9% Black), and Ohio City (0.1% 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 slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Elgin ranks 911th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

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 Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elgin ranks 621st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 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 2.0% to 0.0%.

Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Venedocia (1.4% Hispanic), Mendon (4.3% Hispanic), Spencerville (0.6% Hispanic), and Ohio City (8.9% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elgin, or 0.0% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elgin ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mendon (0.1% Native American/Other), Spencerville (1.8% Native American/Other), and Ohio City (0.5% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Elgin, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Elgin ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.5%.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Middle Point (1.2% Multiracial), Spencerville (1.9% Multiracial), and Ohio City (2.4% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Venedocia (4.9% Multiracial), and Mendon (4.3% 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.