Elgin
City in Union County, Oregon
Elgin is a city in Union County, Oregon, with 1,717 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,671 ft (814 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Summerville, 6.5 miles SW.
- 1,717residents (2020 Census)
- 2,671 ftelevation · 814 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 1,699 / sq mipopulation density
- 97827ZIP code
About Elgin
Elgin is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elgin had a population of 1,717. The community is named after the Lady Elgin, a ship lost on Lake Michigan.
The city is known for the Elgin Opera House, originally dedicated in 1912.
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Living in Elgin
- Median household income
- $57,750
- Median home value
- $191,300
- Median rent
- $992/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Elgin had 1,717 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,717 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,699 per sq mi (656 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elgin at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,717 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,671 ft (814 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.5647° N, 117.9213° W |
| ZIP code | 97827 |
| Official website | cityofelginor.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4122550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elgin
- Summerville6.5 mi SW
- Imbler7.4 mi S
- Island City17.0 mi S
- La Grande18.4 mi SW
- Wallowa19.0 mi E
- Cove19.3 mi S
- Lostine24.4 mi E
- Union24.7 mi S
- Meacham25.2 mi W
- Weston29.9 mi NW
- Athena32.5 mi NW
- Enterprise32.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Union County, Oregon.
What is the population of Elgin, OR?
1,717 people lived in Elgin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, OR?
The ZIP code of Elgin is 97827.
What is the elevation of Elgin?
2,671 feet (814 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elgin?
Summerville (6.5 mi), Imbler (7.4 mi), Island City (17.0 mi), La Grande (18.4 mi), Wallowa (19.0 mi).
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