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Elgin, AZ
Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Population
349
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
0
Elgin and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Elgin.
Unemployment rate
9.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,736
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,841
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.22B
FY 2026, $67,570 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elgin, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
272
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elgin, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Elgin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SonoitaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 10.6 |
| Huachuca CityTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| Sierra VistaCity | 12 mi | 152.4 |
| PatagoniaTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| WhetstoneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 94 |
| BensonCity | 20 mi | 41.6 |
| J-Six RanchettesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| MescalCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.9 |
| Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.7 |
| Sierra Vista SoutheastCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 110.7 |
| St. DavidCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6 |
| VailCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 22.7 |
| Kino SpringsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| Elephant HeadCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.3 |
| BeyervilleCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| TombstoneCity | 28 mi | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elgin, AZ in?
- Elgin is in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Elgin, AZ?
- About 349 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elgin?
- Nearby places include Sonoita (6.2 mi), Huachuca City (12 mi), Sierra Vista (12 mi), Patagonia (15 mi), Whetstone (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023