Elgin
City in Bastrop County, Texas
Elgin is a city in Bastrop County, Texas, with 9,784 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 561 ft (171 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coupland, 7.1 miles N.
- 9,784residents (2020 Census)
- 561 ftelevation · 171 m
- 7.3 sq miland area · 18.8 km²
- 1,348 / sq mipopulation density
- 78621ZIP code
About Elgin
Elgin ( EL-ghin) is a city in Bastrop County and Travis County in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 9,784 at the 2020 census.
In 1995, the Texas Legislature proclaimed Elgin the "Sausage Capital of Texas". Elgin is also known as the Brick Capital of the Southwest due to the presence of three operating brickyards in the mid-20th century (two of which are still open).
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Living in Elgin
- Median household income
- $91,114
- Median home value
- $326,400
- Median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Elgin had 9,784 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,784 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,348 per sq mi (521 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elgin at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,784 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.26 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.3542° N, 97.3921° W |
| ZIP code | 78621 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4823044 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elgin
- Coupland7.1 mi N
- McDade9.8 mi SE
- Manor9.9 mi W
- Webberville10.9 mi SW
- Camp Swift12.9 mi SE
- Pflugerville14.0 mi NW
- Garfield14.2 mi SW
- Hornsby Bend14.2 mi SW
- Taylor15.2 mi N
- Hutto15.8 mi NW
- Circle D-KC Estates16.3 mi SE
- Wyldwood16.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Elgin
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Bastrop County, Texas.
What is the population of Elgin, TX?
9,784 people lived in Elgin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, TX?
The ZIP code of Elgin is 78621.
What is the elevation of Elgin?
561 feet (171 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elgin?
Coupland (7.1 mi), McDade (9.8 mi), Manor (9.9 mi), Webberville (10.9 mi), Camp Swift (12.9 mi).
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