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Elgin, SC
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Population
2,360
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
486
ZIP codes
0
Elgin and its ZIP codes
Elgin at a glance
- Elgin is about 2.8 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,994 a year, 13% more than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,700 (26% below South Carolina) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Elgin, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elgin, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,994
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
85.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
54.1
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (256), German Americans (247), French Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Elgin.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,083
29,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,082
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$725M
FY 2026, $7,550 per person
How people get to work
Elgin, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.4%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elgin, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elgin, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Elgin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 4.2 |
| LancasterCity | 5.1 mi | 7.2 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3 |
| Heath SpringsTown | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| BufordCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.3 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort LawnTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Great FallsTown | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| KershawTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| TradesvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| JAARS, NCCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Van WyckTown | 14 mi | 10.4 |
| CatawbaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10 |
| RichburgTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Abney CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Waxhaw, NCTown | 19 mi | 12.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elgin, SC in?
- Elgin is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Elgin, SC?
- About 2,360 people live in Elgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elgin?
- Nearby places include Springdale (3.3 mi), Lancaster (5.1 mi), Irwin (5.5 mi), Heath Springs (6 mi), Buford (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023