Elgin
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina
Elgin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lancaster County, South Carolina, with 2,357 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Springdale, 4.0 miles W.
- 2,357residents (2020 Census)
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.6 km²
- 485 / sq mipopulation density
- 29720ZIP code
About Elgin
Elgin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,607 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Elgin
- Median household income
- $77,994
- Median home value
- $191,700
- Median rent
- $774/mo
- Median age
- 54.1
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Elgin had 2,357 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,357 |
|---|---|
| Density | 485 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elgin at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lancaster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,357 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.86 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Coordinates | 34.6656° N, 80.7208° W |
| ZIP code | 29720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4523290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elgin
- Springdale4.0 mi W
- Lancaster5.2 mi NW
- Heath Springs5.6 mi SE
- Irwin6.1 mi W
- Buford7.7 mi NE
- Unity9.5 mi N
- Fort Lawn10.5 mi W
- Kershaw11.4 mi SE
- Tradesville12.1 mi NE
- Great Falls12.3 mi SW
- JAARS, NC13.8 mi N
- Van Wyck14.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Elgin, SC?
2,357 people lived in Elgin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, SC?
The ZIP code of Elgin is 29720.
What towns are near Elgin?
Springdale (4.0 mi), Lancaster (5.2 mi), Heath Springs (5.6 mi), Irwin (6.1 mi), Buford (7.7 mi).
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