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Elgin, ND
City in Grant County, North Dakota.
Population
585
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
711
ZIP codes
0
Elgin and its ZIP codes
Elgin at a glance
- Elgin is about 63 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,188, 54% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,000 (59% below North Dakota) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Elgin, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elgin, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,188
Poverty rate
27.7%
Median home value
$103,000
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
68.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
12.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (371), Norwegian Americans (105), Russian Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Elgin.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,299
640 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,089
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.68M
FY 2026, $13,332 per person
How people get to work
Elgin, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 12.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elgin, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
457
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elgin, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Elgin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LeipzigCity | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| HeilCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| LeithCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| CarsonCity | 13 mi | 4 |
| MottCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| RaleighCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| AlmontCity | 28 mi | 2.5 |
| Glen UllinCity | 28 mi | 1 |
| FlasherCity | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elgin, ND in?
- Elgin is in Grant County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Elgin, ND?
- About 585 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elgin?
- Nearby places include New Leipzig (5.2 mi), Heil (7.1 mi), Leith (10 mi), Carson (13 mi), Mott (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023