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Elgin, MN

City in Wabasha County, Minnesota.

Population

1,116

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,202

ZIP codes

0

Elgin and its ZIP codes

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Elgin at a glance

  • Elgin is about 17 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $92,083, 3% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,200 (29% below Minnesota) and median rent is $727 a month.

Local data for Elgin, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Elgin, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,083

Poverty rate

7.6%

Median home value

$232,200

Median rent

$727/mo

Homeownership

81.5%

Bachelor's or higher

25.2%

Median age

33.6

Average commute

26.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (531), Irish Americans (170), Norwegian Americans (162).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wabasha County. PPP loans are for Elgin.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,923

6,512 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,696

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$228M

FY 2026, $10,678 per person

Wabasha County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Elgin, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.3%
  • Carpooled6.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.6%

Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Elgin, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

555

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

64

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 4°F

35.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Elgin, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

8.0%

U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

Cities near Elgin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PlainviewCity4.9 mi2.1
MillvilleCity8.2 mi0.1
HammondCity8.8 mi0.2
EyotaCity10 mi1.7
ElbaCity12 mi1.9
DoverCity12 mi1
MarionCensus-designated place14 mi1.9
Zumbro FallsCity14 mi0.6
RochesterCity14 mi56.7
OronocoCity14 mi2.9
St. CharlesCity15 mi3.8
AlturaCity16 mi3
MazeppaCity17 mi1.1
KelloggCity18 mi0.3
UticaCity18 mi1
MinneiskaCity19 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Elgin, MN in?
Elgin is in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Elgin, MN?
About 1,116 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Elgin?
Nearby places include Plainview (4.9 mi), Millville (8.2 mi), Hammond (8.8 mi), Eyota (10 mi), Elba (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023