Elgin City, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 659 people, 316 households, and 171 families residing in the city. The population density was 814.5 people per square mile (314.48/kmē), it would be the 111th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of North Dakota. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 467.9 per square mile (180.66/kmē). The average household size was 1.91 people, and the average family size was 2.65 people. The population's age distribution was 17% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 16.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 38.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median age is 55.6 years, The median age of males was 51 years, for females the median age was 59.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 640 White, Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 5 from two or more races and 5 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22391, making its North Dakota's 75th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $30972, it is North Dakota's 99th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $18080, it would be the 84th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The median income was $14038, Males have a median income of $20000 versus $12000 for females.
In 2000, 108 pupils and students, of which 50% are male and 50% are female, 16.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.48% nursery or pri school, 3.7% kindergarten, 58.33% elementary school, 25.93% high school and 5.56% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 659 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 659 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 657 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 641 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 618 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 607 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 591 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 582 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 567 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 554 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 543 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary school | 32 | 31 | 63 |
| High school | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin city, North Dakota | $22391 | $30972 | $18080 |
| Grant County, North Dakota | $23165 | $30625 | $14616 |
| North Dakota, United States | $34604 | $43654 | $17769 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |