Demographics & People — Elgin, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 848 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
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| Median Age | 51.9 |
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| Total Households | 351 |
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| Family Households | 210 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0195 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 806 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 387 |
| Norwegian | 140 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 129 |
| Swiss | 112 |
| English | 96 |
| Irish | 70 |
| Dutch | 40 |
| American | 26 |
| French (except Basque) | 26 |
| Other groups | 21 |
Language
| English Only | 798 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 815 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 72 |
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| Population 18+ | 569 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elgin, Iowa.
