South Elgin

Village in Kane County, Illinois

Aerial view of South Elgin, Illinois
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South Elgin is a village in Kane County, Illinois, with 23,865 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elgin, 3.4 miles N.

About South Elgin

South Elgin is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 23,865. In 2007, Money magazine named South Elgin as 82nd of 100 entries in its "America's Best Places to Live" edition and again in 2011 as 98th of 100 entries.

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Living in South Elgin

Median household income
$127,203
Median home value
$339,100
Median rent
$1,640/mo
Median age
39
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South Elgin, IL population

South Elgin had 23,865 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census23,865
Density3,260 per sq mi (1,259 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

South Elgin at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyKane County
TypeVillage
Population23,865 (2020)
Land area7.32 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Water area0.20 sq mi (0.52 km²)
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Coordinates41.9903° N, 88.3143° W
ZIP code60177
Census code (GEOID)1770720

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about South Elgin

What county is South Elgin in?

South Elgin is in Kane County, Illinois.

What is the population of South Elgin, IL?

23,865 people lived in South Elgin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of South Elgin, IL?

The ZIP code of South Elgin is 60177.

What is the elevation of South Elgin?

709 feet (216 m) above sea level.

What towns are near South Elgin?

Elgin (3.4 mi), Wayne (4.3 mi), St. Charles (4.9 mi), Campton Hills (6.0 mi), Sleepy Hollow (6.9 mi).

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