South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
South Elgin is a city located in the county of Kane in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,985 and a population density of 3,062 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,646 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about South Elgin
| Population : | 24,646 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Kane County |
| Area : | 7.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:25:59 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 60177 |
| Density : | 3,433 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Elgin is located at 41°59'39"N 88°17'32"W (41.9941900, -88.2923000).
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Demographics
The population of South Elgin increased by 10.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,985 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,102 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,127 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,123 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,137 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,255 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,360 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,454 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,384 | 3.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,755 | 5.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,646 | -0.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,410 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,265 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,584 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,265 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.6% |
| White only, percent : | 85.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 349 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
South Elgin zip code is 60177.
County name: Kane, County
fips: 17089
Clintonville, South Elgin
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $525,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,444 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $731 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,618 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,758 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,763 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,565 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 134,765 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,310 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $82,182 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,481 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 950 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 607 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 318 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 753 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 53 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 874 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,864.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.88 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $213,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,421 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $455 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,226 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,623 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,075 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 248,280 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 210,060 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 534,510 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,871 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,805 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,674 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,336 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,079 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 782 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 422 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,672 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 148 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,942 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,504.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.45 |
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Schools in South Elgin
College & universities near South Elgin, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144944 | Elgin Community College | Elgin (IL) | 60123-7193 |
| 487533 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin | Elgin (IL) | 60123-9412 |
| 462309 | J Renee College | Elgin (IL) | 60123 |
| 146339 | Judson University | Elgin (IL) | 60123-1498 |
| 457527 | Ambria College of Nursing | Hoffman Estates (IL) | 60192 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Elgin, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near South Elgin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Elgin Post Office | South Elgin (IL) | 60177 |
| Elgin Post Office | Elgin (IL) | 60120 |
| Elgin West Side Annex Post Office | Elgin (IL) | 60123 |
| Elgin West Sid Post Office | Elgin (IL) | 60123 |
| Wayn Post Office | Wayne (IL) | 60184 |
Other cities in Kane County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kane County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Elgin | 110,196 | The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. |
| Carpentersville | 36,940 | Village in Kane County, Illinois |
| St. Charles | 32,974 | Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States |
| Batavia | 26,442 | City in Illinois USA |
| Geneva | 21,674 | County seat of Kane County, Illinois |
| Montgomery | 20,181 | Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA |
| North Aurora | 18,144 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pingree Grove | 9,986 | Village in the United States |
| Sugar Grove | 9,884 | City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America |
| West Dundee | 8,768 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Gilberts | 8,071 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hampshire | 6,207 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elburn | 6,098 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Brookside | 5,328 | Township in Clinton County, Illinois |
| East Dundee | 3,186 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
South Elgin distances to largest Illinois cities
