Elgin
Town in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Elgin is a town in Kershaw County, South Carolina, with 1,634 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Lugoff, 5.6 miles NE.
- 1,634residents (2020 Census)
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 1,490 / sq mipopulation density
- 29045ZIP code
About Elgin
Elgin is an incorporated town in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. Some portions of the town are in adjacent Richland County, South Carolina. It is located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northeast of the center of Columbia, the state's capital, and is the center of one of the ten townships that make up Kershaw County. As of the 2010 census, the town's population was 1,311, and in 2018 the estimated population was 1,579. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Elgin
- Median household income
- $91,667
- Median home value
- $217,400
- Median rent
- $1,278/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Elgin had 1,634 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,634 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,490 per sq mi (575 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elgin at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Kershaw County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,634 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.10 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Coordinates | 34.1702° N, 80.7930° W |
| ZIP code | 29045 |
| Official website | townofelginsc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4523245 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elgin
- Lugoff5.6 mi NE
- Columbia10.8 mi SW
- Woodfield11.0 mi SW
- Dentsville11.3 mi SW
- Blythewood11.9 mi W
- Camden12.2 mi NE
- Boykin12.3 mi E
- Arcadia Lakes12.7 mi SW
- Ridgeway13.4 mi NW
- Forest Acres14.0 mi SW
- East Camden14.5 mi NE
- Rembert15.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Elgin, SC?
1,634 people lived in Elgin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, SC?
The ZIP code of Elgin is 29045.
What towns are near Elgin?
Lugoff (5.6 mi), Columbia (10.8 mi), Woodfield (11.0 mi), Dentsville (11.3 mi), Blythewood (11.9 mi).
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