Elgin, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Elgin based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Elgin
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 73Income: 59Home Value: 25Safety: 100Education: 24Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 68

Quick Stats

Population

114,106

2023 ACS

Median Income

$88,316

2023

Median Home Value

$252,400

2023

Median Rent

$1,260

2023

Median Age

36.3

Unemployment

6.3%

Cost of Living Index

135.5

100 = national avg

Elgin is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 114,106 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Elgin is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Elgin is $88,316, and the median home value is $252,400. The cost of living index is 135.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,260 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, and the median age is 36.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

114,106

Male

57,825

50.7%

Female

56,281

49.3%

Median Age

36.3

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

16.9%

High School or Higher

33.6%

Foreign Born

26.5%

Veterans

2.9%

Married

40.0%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.467

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

45.4%

Foreign Born

26.5%

White
45.4%
Black
5.2%
Asian
6.0%
Native American
1.9%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
19.3%
Other
22.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

48.4%

55,250 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

51.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
45,690 (82.7%)
Puerto Rican
3,499 (6.3%)
Cuban
181 (0.3%)
Dominican
89 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
655 (1.2%)
Guatemalan
560 (1.0%)
Colombian
919 (1.7%)
Honduran
139 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
250 (0.5%)
Peruvian
35 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
3,234 (5.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,654 (24.0%)
Chinese
546 (7.9%)
Filipino
1,673 (24.3%)
Vietnamese
123 (1.8%)
Korean
198 (2.9%)
Japanese
57 (0.8%)
Pakistani
844 (12.3%)
Cambodian
82 (1.2%)
Thai
44 (0.6%)
Laotian
1,263 (18.4%)
Other Asian
399 (5.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
130 (57.0%)
Samoan
55 (24.1%)
Other Pacific Islander
41 (18.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
6 (0.3%)
Sioux
6 (0.3%)
Other Native American
2,163 (99.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

106,202

English Only

51.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

43,190 speakers

Limited English

19.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
43,190 (40.7%)
Other Indo-European
2,511 (2.4%)
Other Asian
2,178 (2.1%)
Slavic Languages
1,487 (1.4%)
Tagalog
938 (0.9%)
German
333 (0.3%)
Other Languages
304 (0.3%)
Chinese
226 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
175 (0.2%)
Korean
112 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

80.7%

Limited English Proficiency

19.3%

Spanish
40.4% limited English
Other Indo-European
42.5% limited English
Other Asian
43.7% limited English
Slavic Languages
35.1% limited English
Tagalog
15.1% limited English
Other Languages
53.6% limited English
Chinese
45.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
37.1% limited English
Korean
5.4% limited English
Arabic
28.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,289

2.9% of population

Disability Rate

19.7%

648 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$57,694

Unemployment Rate

6.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
22.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
21.9%
Vietnam
32.7%
Korea
3.8%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.2%
35-54
25.8%
55-64
19.4%
65-74
20.8%
75+
25.8%

Male Veterans

3,045

92.6%

Female Veterans

244

7.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$57,694

Non-Veteran Income

$38,998

Difference

$18,696

47.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

648

Without Disability

2,641

Disability Rate

19.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

53,361

#1 Ancestry

German

11.7% (13,329)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

7.3% (8,329)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

5.4% (6,113)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
11.7%
Irish
7.3%
Italian
5.4%
Polish
4.7%
English
4.3%
American
2.5%
Swedish
1.7%
European
1.2%
Russian
1.0%
French
0.9%
Norwegian
0.9%
Scottish
0.7%
Dutch
0.6%
Arab
0.5%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Hungarian
0.5%
Greek
0.4%
Ukrainian
0.4%
Czech
0.3%
Sub-Saharan African
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

38,846

Family Households

27,965

72.0%

Married Couples

19,829

51.0%

Non-Family Households

10,881

28.0%

Single Mother Households

5,447

14.0%

Single Father Households

2,689

6.9%

Living Alone

8,780

22.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

25,064

In Married Couple

17,455

69.6%

With Single Mother

5,862

23.4%

With Single Father

1,747

7.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$97,393

Married Couple Income

$110,069

Single Mother Income

$57,307

Single Father Income

$82,599

Avg Family Size

2.9

Avg Non-Family Size

2.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,453

Grandparents Responsible

921

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$88,316

+21% vs national

Per Capita Income

$36,037

-3% vs national

Poverty Rate

10.4%

-23% vs national

Gini Index

0.3949

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.3%

+22% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.0%

of households

How Elgin Compares

Elgin vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Elgin is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.0%
$25-50K
16.7%
$50-75K
14.5%
$75-100K
16.1%
$100-150K
22.1%
$150-200K
10.8%
$200K+
9.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

+13% vs IL avg

Labor Force

61,339

Employed

57,347

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

16.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

33.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.3

Work from Home

11.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

135.5

100 = national avg

+35.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$59,608

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$140,892

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
153.8
Food
117.5
Transportation
135.0
Healthcare
114.0
Utilities
121.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Elgin, IL is $88,316, which is 20.6% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $36,037. The poverty rate of 10.4% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3949, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 61,339. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 72.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 135.5, which is 35.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 153.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $59,608 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$308,000

Median List Price

$339,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$200

Days on Market

74

Active Inventory

151

Months of Supply

2.8

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$320,290

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,720

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

33.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

44.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
33.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
44.3%
Listings with Price Drops
16.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 10.9%List Price โ†‘ 9.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

54

New Listings

70

Pending Sales

79

Homes Sold โ†“ 40.7%New Listings โ†“ 48.9%Pending โ†“ 42.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$200

Median List $/SF

$204

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 7.0%List $/SF โ†‘ 10.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Elgin vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Elgin is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$252,400

Median Rent

$1,260

Total Housing Units

40,111

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Owner Occupied

71.5%

Renter Occupied

28.6%

Median Property Tax

$6,115

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,648

Housing Types

Single Family
74.5%
Multi-Family
22.2%
Mobile Home
3.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$6,115

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.42%

of home value

Median Home Value

$252,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$6,240

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,115) by the median home value ($252,400). In Elgin, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.42%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Elgin, IL is $308,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 74 days on the market. 33.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $200. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,720/month. About 71.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1976. There are 40,111 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,115. The effective tax rate is 2.42%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.67

per 1,000 residents

+3% vs national

Property Crime Rate

11.02

per 1,000 residents

-36% vs national

Total Crimes

1,545

2024

Violent Clearance

35%

cases solved

Property Clearance

8%

cases solved

YoY Change

+18.1%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Elgin Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Elgin vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Elgin is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 21.7%Property โ†“ 24.4%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Elgin police solve 80% of murder cases but only 7% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.0480.0%
RapeViolent730.6513.7%
RobberyViolent350.3125.7%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1881.6744.1%
BurglaryProperty2392.127.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty9088.047.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty970.867.2%

Elgin, IL reported 301 violent crimes and 1,244 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.67 per 1,000 residents is 2.6% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 35% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 908 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 28.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243011,2442.6711.02
20232549932.268.83
20222158521.907.53
2021000.000.00
20202601,3582.3412.22
20192231,4291.9912.75
20182761,7132.4415.15
20172241,5791.9914.00
20162361,5652.0913.86
20152451,6302.1914.58

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

94.6

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

95.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

17.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

63.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$4.8M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $884.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$187K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$65K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$125K
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$1.9M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$321K
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$109K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$1.8M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3M$312K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 28 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

7

Federal Funding

$5,841,096

Properties Protected

142

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.33

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine4$5,733,054
403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins1$16,500
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$65,753
900.1: Hazard Identification1$25,790

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Elgin has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,847,623 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.8%

near the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.8%

6.2pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.6%

Arthritis

21.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

34.3%

Lack of Support

27.3%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.4%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Elgin has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.7 mi

Advocate Sherman Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Advocate Sherman Hospital0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Elgin Mental Health Center0.7 miPsychiatricโ€”Yes
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc7.7 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
St Alexius Medical Center10.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

116,893

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
ELGIN114,7970
WILLOW LAKE ESTATES MHP9201
SPRING LAKES MHP9040
THE PRESERVE AT LONG GROVE2040
WESTSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK680

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

134.6K MT

Top Emitter

Elgin Energy Center, LLC

134.6K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Elgin Energy Center, LLC
Mrp Elgin Llc
Power Plants134,561

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 134.6K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

72.7%

-8% vs national

Public Transit

1.8%

+104% vs national

Work From Home

11.6%

+25% vs national

Carpool

10.0%

Walk / Bike

1.5%

combined

How Elgin's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

5

2023

6-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202355011
202222000
202145020
202022011
201978220
201888500

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Elgin, IL covers travel times and transportation modes. 72.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.6% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 1.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.0% of workers carpool. 1.0% walk to work. In 2023, there were 5 traffic fatalities from 5 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.9%

of households

No Internet

4.9%

of households

Total Households

38,846

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.9%
Cellular Data Plan
88.4%
Satellite
7.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.9%
No Internet Access
4.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.8%

of households

Tablet

65.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
81.8%
Tablet
65.4%
Smartphone Only
9.5%
No Computer
3.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-7% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-10% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-22% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Elgin vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

116,893

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ELGINCommunitySurface water114,7970
WILLOW LAKE ESTATES MHPCommunityPurchased surface water9201
SPRING LAKES MHPCommunityPurchased surface water9040
THE PRESERVE AT LONG GROVECommunityGround water2040
WESTSIDE MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water680

93.3% of households in Elgin have broadband internet access. 77.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.9% of households have no internet access. 9.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 116,893 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Elgin is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Elgin.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: elginil.gov

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Source: elginil.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

386

Total Assets

$838.1M

Total Income

$1.6B

Per 10K Residents

33.8

nonprofits

-35.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

45

Median Assets

$362K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
64
Education
52
Arts & Culture
30
Human Services
29
Recreation & Sports
20
Philanthropy
16
Community Improvement
13
Youth Development
10
Animal-Related
8
Housing & Shelter
8
International
8
Health Care
7
Mental Health
7
Public Benefit
7
Voluntary Health
5
Medical Research
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Civil Rights
3
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
Unknown
2
Environment
1
Public Safety
1
Mutual Benefit
1
81.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $682.1M of $838.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Elgin

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
EDER FINANCIAL INCโ€”$340.6M$1.4B1991
EDER ORGANIZATIONAL INVESTING INCReligion$155.9M$796K2014
JUDSON UNIVERSITY A BAPTIST INSTITUTIONEducation$54.3M$39.4M1965
FABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALReligion$44.0M$20.5M1996
ELGIN CHARTER SCHOOL INITIATIVEEducation$18.4M$8.0M2014
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$16.6M$1.1M2014
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$16.0M$5.5M1987
BURTON FOUNDATIONUnknown$15.0M$1.2M1992
ELGIN ACADEMYEducation$10.9M$5.7M1941
GOLDEN CORRIDOR FAMILY YMCAHuman Services$10.4M$5.2M1984
ECKER CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INCโ€”$9.2M$16.2M1956
SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATES INCโ€”$8.4M$11.3M1977
SPARKFORCE NFPEducation$8.0M$1.9M1998
EPAPHRODITUS FOUNDATIONโ€”$6.8M$1.7M1946
THE BANCROFT SCHOOLMedical Research$6.5M$3.1M2001
COMMUNITY CRISIS CENTER INCHuman Services$5.7M$5.5M1976
OAK CREST RESIDENCE ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$5.6M$2.0M1942
FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ELGIN AREAโ€”$5.3M$6.3M1945
SANFILIPPO FOUNDATIONEducation$5.2M$395K2004
SUMMIT SCHOOL INCโ€”$5.2M$4.8M1970
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN RESTHAVENโ€”$5.1M$5.9M1972
IVAR AND RUTH ANDERSON ANTI CRUELTY TRUSTAnimal-Related$5.0M$1.7M1992
ONE COLLECTIVE NFPInternational$4.8M$14.6M1963
EDER DEFERRED GIFTS INCReligion$4.8M$875K1991
BURHAN ACADEMYEducation$4.5M$4.9M2025
HARVEY AND ETHEL DAEUMER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.0M$485K2001
OPEN DOOR CLINIC OF GREATER ELGINHealth Care$4.0M$10.8M1977
WINSTON KNOLLS FOUNDATION FOR THRIVING WITH AUTISMEducation$4.0M$495K2019
ELGIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYโ€”$3.7M$648K1967
FOOD FOR GREATER ELGIN INCFood & Agriculture$3.7M$9.0M2011
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$3.6M$1.8M1987
COMMUNITY CONTACTS INCHousing & Shelter$2.9M$9.5M1979
UMMAH RELIEF INTERNATIONALInternational$2.7M$595K2000
WELL CHILD CONFERENCE OF ELGINโ€”$2.7M$2.7M1977
FOX VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATIONMental Health$2.1M$248K2023
ADMINISTER JUSTICECrime & Legal$2.0M$1.2M2012
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ELGIN ILLHuman Services$1.9M$2.6M1942
CENTER FOR INFORMATION OF ELGINโ€”$1.8M$3.6M1975
SHELTON NABER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.8M$436K2016
THE BUCKMAN FUN FILLED FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.6M$454K2016
UZBEK AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGOArts & Culture$1.5M$111K2009
EINSTEIN ACADEMYEducation$1.5M$52K2002
EVERETT & DORIS BERNARDO FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.3M$162K2003
U-46 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$1.0M$138K2007
HACEMOS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONYouth Development$1.0M$366K2025
FLORENCE B & CORNELIA A PALMER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$962K$586K1998
IVY ACADEMYEducation$795K$2.0M2014
SENIOR CITIZEN PARIVARHuman Services$731K$68K2014
HOUSING CONTINUUM INCHousing & Shelter$703K$224K1997
WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CORPORATIONEducation$602K$4.2M2023

Elgin, IL has 386 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $838.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 64 organizations. 45 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 33.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

866

Total Approved

$369.7M

Jobs Supported

8,863

Per 10K Residents

75.9

SBA loans

+14.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

128

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

95 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)80% of all loans

Loans

695

Total Amount

$233.9M

Avg Loan

$336,585

Median Loan

$125,000

SBA Guaranteed

$170.9M(73%)

Jobs Supported

6,560

50420% of all loans

Loans

171

Total Amount

$135.8M

Avg Loan

$793,924

Median Loan

$590,000

7(a) โ€” 80%504 โ€” 20%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

147

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$115.9M

31% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$788,340

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services88 loans
NAICS 81
$18.9M
Construction88 loans
NAICS 23
$27.5M
Professional & Technical Services71 loans
NAICS 54
$21.8M
Manufacturing71 loans
NAICS 33
$44.9M
Wholesale Trade68 loans
NAICS 42
$38.6M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Aviation Asset Trading Llc8$9.4M
United Food Group Inc.6$6.3M
Sro Elgin Inc.1$5.0M
Jsk Hospitality Inc.1$5.0M
Ckd Estate Llc1$5.0M
Olympic Controls Corp.3$5.0M
First Priority Inc.2$4.9M
M&m Pizza Ii Inc.1$4.8M
Dmw Retail Enterprises Llc3$4.7M
Mcguire Johns Holdings Inc.2$3.7M

Elgin, IL has received 866 SBA loans totaling $369.7M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 695 loans (80% of the total), supporting 6,560 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 171 loans totaling $135.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Elgin is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 95 loans. That works out to 75.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

15

Total Population

400,417

Avg Median Income

-$44,331,150

Avg Home Value

-$44,117,311

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6010232,303$128,070$320,600$1,82615.8
6010341,825$131,552$353,300$1,85118.4
6010738,965$101,017$258,300$1,8497.7
6011039,028$87,714$224,300$1,4218.4
6011815,692$104,572$340,000$1,53220.9
6012050,774$80,305$227,000$1,25017.4
6012348,821$86,762$242,200$1,22614.0
6012424,400$135,350$403,300$1,95638.2
601368,623$124,338$330,100$1,7867.4
6017430,481$102,408$348,100$1,73813.7
6017526,528$173,564$476,100$2,85933.5
6017724,030$123,700$296,200$1,6128.9
601835N/AN/AN/A0.5
601842,280$170,074$674,000$3,5018.4
6019216,662$149,992$413,500$2,85211.2

Elgin, IL has 15 ZIP codes with a combined population of 400,417. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$44,331,150. The average median home value is -$44,117,311. The average median monthly rent is -$44,442,627.

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