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Who Lives Here

Elgin Demographics

Education

High School

30%

Associate's

24%

Bachelor's

8%

Master's

3%

Doctorate

34%

Family Size

2 people

43%

3 people

24%

4 people

21%

5 people

10%

6+ people

3%

Household Income

0-50k

46%

50-100k

37%

100-150k

13%

150-200k

4%

200k+

1%

Age

0-10

12%

10-20

18%

20-45

35%

45-65

21%

65+

14%

Getting Around Elgin

Elgin Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

29%

15-30 Mins

46%

30-40 Mins

18%

40-60 Mins

2%

60+ Mins

5%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 99

Walk Score®

Percentage: 3131

Bike Score®

Elgin Education

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Living in Elgin, OK

Elgin, a small town in Oklahoma, has a population of slightly less than 3,000. Families with children are common, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average percentage of the community, though young professionals are well-represented as well. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 34, is decidedly younger than most cities in Oklahoma. Renters tend to be in the minority in Elgin, and 68% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor, as the average rent of $1,049 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $831.

There are three primary industries in Elgin: healthcare, education, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 18% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the town. Elgin workers earn an average annual income of about $67,000, a little more than their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Elgin compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Elgin has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (7%). Furthermore, 13% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Elgin has an average commute time of about 24 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 39% of residents, while public transit is not used. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.