Elgin, SC

Living in Elgin

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 46
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Hospitals 39
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Colleges 2
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Schools 23
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Residents

1.8k Population +170 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$181 (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military5%
Sales and office21%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$147k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$921 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
LP gas1%
Utility gas21%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elgin

United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Kershaw County37

Property Crime in Elgin

United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Kershaw County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 0
Feb 46 4 0
Mar 53 4 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 3 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 5 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 44 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elgin, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elgin, SC

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Pine Grove
1 miles, NE
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Cardinal Newman School
10 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Elgin, SC

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Columbia College
16 miles, SW
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Benedict College
17 miles, SW
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Allen University
17 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elgin, SC

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Providence Health
10 miles, SW
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Kershawhealth
13 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Elgin, SC

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