Elgin, SC Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,531	1,187	73.6%	72.6%
Black	343	254	16.5%	15.5%
Hispanic	125	93	6.0%	5.7%
Multiracial	55	81	2.6%	5.0%
Asian	24	10	1.2%	0.6%
Native American/Other	2	9	0.1%	0.6%

Elgin, South Carolina has an estimated population of 2,080, a large increase from the 1,634 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 16.5% Black, 6.0% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.1% 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 South Carolina 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 44.2% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elgin is ranked the 191st most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elgin's White Population

1,531 residents of Elgin, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elgin is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Elgin ranks 154th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's White population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. White residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 72.6% to 73.6%.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Lugoff (65.9% White), Columbia (45.7% White), Woodfield (13.5% White), Dentsville (10.4% White), and Blythewood (46.6% White).

Elgin's Black Population

343 residents of Elgin, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elgin is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Elgin ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.0%. Black residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 15.5% to 16.5%.

Elgin is less Black than neighboring Lugoff (29.4% Black), Columbia (40.1% Black), Woodfield (59.1% Black), Dentsville (74.1% Black), and Blythewood (40.8% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

24 residents of Elgin, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Elgin ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Asian residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Lugoff (0.4% Asian). Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Columbia (3.2% Asian), Woodfield (3.8% Asian), Dentsville (2.7% Asian), and Blythewood (5.1% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Elgin, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Elgin ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Lugoff (2.4% Hispanic), and Blythewood (3.2% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbia (6.2% Hispanic), Woodfield (20.5% Hispanic), and Dentsville (7.9% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Elgin, or 0.1% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Elgin ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blythewood (0% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia (1% Native American/Other), Woodfield (0.2% Native American/Other), and Dentsville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Elgin, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Elgin ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.6%.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Lugoff (1.7% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbia (3.9% Multiracial), Woodfield (2.9% Multiracial), Dentsville (4.7% Multiracial), and Blythewood (4.2% 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.