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Elgin, OK

City in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population

3,608

Land area

3.7sq mi

People per sq mi

966

ZIP codes

0

Elgin and its ZIP codes

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Elgin at a glance

  • Elgin is about 16 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 93rd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
  • The median household income is $96,250, 48% above the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,700 (30% above Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,225 a month.

Local data for Elgin, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Elgin, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$96,250

Poverty rate

11.1%

Median home value

$260,700

Median rent

$1,225/mo

Homeownership

74.8%

Bachelor's or higher

43.4%

Median age

32.2

Average commute

29.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (574), German Americans (376), Irish Americans (223).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.6%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,869

40,936 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,944

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $10,459 per person

Comanche County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled10.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.2%

Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Elgin, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,319

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

435

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 28°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Elgin, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.8%

U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

Cities near Elgin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake Ellsworth AdditionCensus-designated place4 mi0.3
Lakeside VillageCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.3
FletcherTown4.6 mi1.9
Edgewater ParkCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.3
SterlingTown7.9 mi0.8
ApacheTown8.5 mi2.2
CyrilTown9.9 mi0.6
Medicine ParkTown12 mi2.2
Lawtonka AcresCensus-designated place13 mi0.2
LawtonCity14 mi81.7
CementTown14 mi0.5
Central HighTown17 mi52.9
Rush SpringsTown20 mi1.2
AnadarkoCity20 mi7.1
CacheCity21 mi3.6
GeronimoTown21 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Elgin, OK in?
Elgin is in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Elgin, OK?
About 3,608 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Elgin?
Nearby places include Lake Ellsworth Addition (4 mi), Lakeside Village (4.6 mi), Fletcher (4.6 mi), Edgewater Park (4.9 mi), Sterling (7.9 mi).

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