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Elgin, NE

City in Antelope County, Nebraska.

Population

642

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

881

ZIP codes

0

Elgin and its ZIP codes

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Elgin at a glance

  • Elgin is about 34 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $59,583 a year, 22% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,600 (54% below Nebraska) and median rent is $656 a month.

Local data for Elgin, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Elgin, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$59,583

Poverty rate

16.2%

Median home value

$110,600

Median rent

$656/mo

Homeownership

78.4%

Bachelor's or higher

18.0%

Median age

35.3

Average commute

22.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (343), Irish Americans (107), Swedish Americans (26).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,132

2,198 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,936

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$70.4M

FY 2026, $11,191 per person

Antelope County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone88.2%
  • Carpooled5.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home3.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Elgin, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

530

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

14

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 12°F

27.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Elgin, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.2%

U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Elgin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RaevilleCensus-designated place6.3 mi0
OakdaleVillage8.4 mi0.5
PetersburgVillage9 mi0.4
NelighCity10 mi1.5
TildenCity14 mi0.8
ClearwaterVillage14 mi0.4
LorettoCensus-designated place15 mi0.3
Meadow GroveVillage18 mi0.3
AlbionCity21 mi1.2
Newman GroveCity23 mi0.5
EwingVillage23 mi0.5
RoyalVillage24 mi0.1
Battle CreekCity25 mi0.7
SpaldingVillage25 mi0.3
BrunswickVillage25 mi0.6
BartlettVillage25 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Elgin, NE in?
Elgin is in Antelope County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Elgin, NE?
About 642 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Elgin?
Nearby places include Raeville (6.3 mi), Oakdale (8.4 mi), Petersburg (9 mi), Neligh (10 mi), Tilden (14 mi).

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