Elgin, OK Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,355	2,322	65.3%	63.5%
Hispanic	707	506	19.6%	13.8%
Multiracial	356	338	9.9%	9.2%
Black	80	188	2.2%	5.1%
Asian	61	72	1.7%	2.0%
Native American/Other	49	230	1.4%	6.3%

Elgin, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 3,608, a slight decrease from the 3,656 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% White, 19.6% Hispanic, 9.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 1.4% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma 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 56.2% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elgin is ranked the 93rd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 92nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elgin's White Population

2,355 residents of Elgin, or 65.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elgin is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Elgin ranks 503rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 63.5% to 65.3%.

Elgin is less White than neighboring Lake Ellsworth Addition (72.9% White), Fletcher (78.2% White), Lakeside Village (87.7% White), Edgewater Park (96.3% White), and Apache (67.1% White).

Elgin's Black Population

80 residents of Elgin, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elgin is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Elgin ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.4%. Black residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.2%.

Elgin is more Black than neighboring Lake Ellsworth Addition (0% Black), Fletcher (0.5% Black), Lakeside Village (0% Black), Edgewater Park (0% Black), and Apache (0% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

61 residents of Elgin, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Elgin ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Asian residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Lake Ellsworth Addition (0% Asian), Fletcher (1.3% Asian), Lakeside Village (0% Asian), Edgewater Park (0% Asian), and Apache (0% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

707 residents of Elgin, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elgin is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elgin ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 13.8% to 19.6%.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Ellsworth Addition (9.4% Hispanic), Fletcher (5% Hispanic), Lakeside Village (0% Hispanic), Edgewater Park (0% Hispanic), and Apache (3.2% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Elgin, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elgin is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elgin ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 6.3% to 1.4%.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewater Park (0% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Ellsworth Addition (3.4% Native American/Other), Fletcher (4.1% Native American/Other), Lakeside Village (12.3% Native American/Other), and Apache (25.6% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

356 residents of Elgin, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Elgin ranks 449th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 9.2% to 9.9%.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeside Village (0% Multiracial), Edgewater Park (3.7% Multiracial), and Apache (4.1% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Ellsworth Addition (14.3% Multiracial), and Fletcher (10.9% 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.