Elgin, OR Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,359	1,427	87.7%	83.1%
Multiracial	73	195	4.7%	11.4%
Native American/Other	65	19	4.2%	1.1%
Hispanic	52	68	3.4%	4.0%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.3%

Elgin, Oregon has an estimated population of 1,549, a decrease from the 1,717 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.2% Native American/Other, 3.4% Hispanic, 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 has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon 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 29.5% in 2020 and 22.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elgin is ranked the 191st most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elgin's White Population

1,359 residents of Elgin, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elgin is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Elgin ranks 196th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 83.1% to 87.7%.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Imbler (85.7% White), Summerville (79.2% White), and La Grande (83.1% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Island City (88.8% White), and Cove (91.2% 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 comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Elgin ranks 287th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

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

Elgin is less Black than neighboring Cove (0.2% Black), and La Grande (1.1% 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 Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Elgin ranks 320th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 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 Imbler (0.5% Asian), Island City (0.2% Asian), Cove (0.2% Asian), and La Grande (1.8% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Elgin, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elgin is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elgin ranks 347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.4%.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Imbler (1.1% Hispanic), and Cove (1.5% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Summerville (20.8% Hispanic), Island City (4.9% Hispanic), and La Grande (6% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Elgin, or 4.2% 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 higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elgin ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 242.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.2%.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Imbler (0.5% Native American/Other), Summerville (0% Native American/Other), Cove (1.1% Native American/Other), and La Grande (3.8% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Island City (4.3% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Elgin, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elgin ranks 8th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 11.4% to 4.7%.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Summerville (0% Multiracial), Island City (1.8% Multiracial), and La Grande (4.2% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Imbler (12.2% Multiracial), and Cove (5.8% 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.