Elgin
| State |  Illinois |
|---|---|
| County | Kane County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | 224, 331, 630, 847 |
| County Seat | Geneva |
| Area | 66 km² |
| Water area | 1 km² |
| Population | 115,476 |
| Population Density | 1,755 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 227 m |
| FIPS | 1723074 |
| GNIS-ID | 407859 |
| Place type | Metropolis |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Coordinates | ♁42° 2′ N, 88° 20′ W |
| Latitude | 42.038963 |
| Longitude | -88.325671 |
Elgin is located in the Kane County in Illinois. Currently, 4 postal codes and 4 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 115,476 on an area of 66 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +8.02 % · ⌀ 1,361 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +8.16 % · 273,000 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +0.70 % · 71.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -5.63 % · 3.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +2.23 % · 90,282 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · -5.00 % · 5.7 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -5.43 % · 9.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +0.32 % · 57,521
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +3.86 % · 27.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · +1.67 % · 28.2 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +9.93 % · 12.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · +1.10 % · 36.7 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Elgin
YoY +0.42 % · 115,476
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8 % |
| Diabetes | 12.1 % |
| High blood pressure | 29.5 % |
| Smoking | 12.2 % |
| Depression | 18.7 % |
| Asthma | 9.4 % |
| Physically inactive | 26.6 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 16.8 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Elgin
The map shows the position of Elgin based on the stored coordinates.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Elgin and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| South Elgin | 5 km |
| Sleepy Hollow | 6 km |
| West Dundee | 7 km |
| Dundee | 8 km |
| East Dundee | 9 km |
| Gilberts | 9 km |
| Plato | 9 km |
| Carpentersville | 10 km |
| Hanover | 10 km |
| Pingree Grove | 10 km |
| Rutland | 11 km |
Localities in Kane County
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Elgin and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
