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Elgin, OR
City in Union County, Oregon.
Population
1,549
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,532
ZIP codes
0
Elgin and its ZIP codes
Elgin at a glance
- Elgin is about 35 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,750 a year, 30% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,300 (60% below Oregon) and median rent is $992 a month.
Local data for Elgin, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elgin, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,750
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$992/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (254), German Americans (244), Dutch Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Elgin.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,965
10,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,198
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$225M
FY 2026, $8,588 per person
How people get to work
Elgin, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elgin, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
607
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
80
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
25.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elgin, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Elgin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SummervilleTown | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ImblerCity | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Island CityCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| La GrandeCity | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| WallowaCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| CoveCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| LostineCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| UnionCity | 25 mi | 2.5 |
| MeachamCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elgin, OR in?
- Elgin is in Union County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Elgin, OR?
- About 1,549 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elgin?
- Nearby places include Summerville (6.7 mi), Imbler (7.5 mi), Island City (17 mi), La Grande (19 mi), Wallowa (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023