Elgin, SC

Living in Elgin

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 11
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Schools 3
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Residents

2.9k Population +618 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black41%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino11%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate46%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +10% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office27%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van100%

Housing

$135k Median Home Value +$6.1k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$613 Median Monthly Rent +$178 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K27%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K9%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
Utility gas64%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elgin

United States45
South Carolina43
Charlotte Metro Area22
Lancaster County37

Property Crime in Elgin

United States48
South Carolina52
Charlotte Metro Area27
Lancaster County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 1
Feb 45 4 0
Mar 52 4 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 3 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 5 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 44 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin

Inland Flooding28
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elgin, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elgin, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Elgin, SC

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Clinton College
25 miles, NW
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Winthrop University
26 miles, NW
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Wingate University
27 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elgin, SC

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Atrium Health Union
24 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Elgin, SC

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