Elgin, TX Demographics

A map of Elgin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	5,420	4,751	46.9%	48.6%
White	3,818	3,101	33.0%	31.7%
Black	1,907	1,538	16.5%	15.7%
Multiracial	257	302	2.2%	3.1%
Native American/Other	122	45	1.1%	0.5%
Asian	39	47	0.3%	0.5%

Elgin, Texas has an estimated population of 11,563, a large increase from the 9,784 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.9% Hispanic, 33.0% White, 16.5% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.3% 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas 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 63.8% in 2020 and 64.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elgin is ranked the 240th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elgin's White Population

3,818 residents of Elgin, or 33.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elgin is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Elgin ranks 1285th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's White population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. White residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 31.7% to 33.0%.

Elgin is more White than neighboring Manor (15.6% White), and Camp Swift (32% White). Elgin is less White than neighboring Coupland (40.7% White), McDade (37.7% White), and Webberville (48.7% White).

Elgin's Black Population

1,907 residents of Elgin, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elgin is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Elgin ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Black population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. Black residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 15.7% to 16.5%.

Elgin is more Black than neighboring Coupland (0% Black), McDade (0% Black), Webberville (4.6% Black), and Camp Swift (6.1% Black). Elgin is less Black than neighboring Manor (17.6% Black).

Elgin's Asian Population

39 residents of Elgin, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elgin is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Elgin ranks 825th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Asian residents' share of Elgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Elgin is more Asian than neighboring Coupland (0% Asian), McDade (0% Asian), and Webberville (0% Asian). Elgin is less Asian than neighboring Manor (5.6% Asian).

Elgin's Hispanic Population

5,420 residents of Elgin, or 46.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elgin is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elgin ranks 628th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 48.6% to 46.9%.

Elgin is more Hispanic than neighboring Webberville (41.2% Hispanic). Elgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Coupland (57.4% Hispanic), Manor (55.7% Hispanic), McDade (60.5% Hispanic), and Camp Swift (58.1% Hispanic).

Elgin's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Elgin, or 1.1% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elgin ranks 1156th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 171.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elgin's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Elgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coupland (0% Native American/Other), McDade (0% Native American/Other), and Webberville (0% Native American/Other). Elgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manor (2.6% Native American/Other), and Camp Swift (1.4% Native American/Other).

Elgin's Multiracial Population

257 residents of Elgin, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elgin is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Elgin ranks 899th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elgin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Elgin's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.2%.

Elgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Coupland (1.8% Multiracial), McDade (1.9% Multiracial), and Camp Swift (2.1% Multiracial). Elgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Manor (3% Multiracial), and Webberville (5.5% 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.