Elgin is a very small city located in the state of Oklahoma. With a population of 3,613 people and two associated neighborhoods, Elgin is the 104th largest community in Oklahoma. Much of the housing stock in Elgin was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Elgin economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Elgin, where the median household income is $96,250.00. Elgin real estate is some of the most expensive in Oklahoma, although Elgin house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Elgin is a military town: the armed forces employs 8.43% of the workforce, making the military a major focus of life in the city. In the civilian sector, Healthcare and Public Service are important in the local economy and are the city’s largest civilian employers, employing 18.02% and 17.55% of the civilian workforce respectively. Elgin is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Elgin’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small city, Elgin doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Elgin ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Elgin, 43.43% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Elgin in 2022 was $36,875, which is wealthy relative to Oklahoma, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $147,500 for a family of four. However, Elgin contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Elgin is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Elgin home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Elgin residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Elgin also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 19.60% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Elgin include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Elgin is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
