What is the population of Elgin?

The population of Elgin, KS is 79.

Where is Elgin located?

Elgin, KS is located at latitude 37.0045000 and longitude -96.2766600. It is in United States.

What is the area of Elgin?

The area of Elgin, KS is 0.506892 km².

What is the elevation of Elgin?

Elgin, KS has an elevation of 239 meters (784 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Elgin in?

Elgin, KS is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Elgin in?

Elgin is in the state of Kansas, United States.

What county is Elgin, KS in?

Elgin is in Chautauqua County, Kansas.

How has the population of Elgin changed?

The population of Elgin, KS has decreased from 89 (2010) to 79 (2020), a change of -11.2%.

Elgin, KS - Geographic Facts & Maps

Elgin: human settlement in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States of America.

About

Elgin is a city located in the county of Chautauqua in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 89 and a population density of 176 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 79 inhabitants.

The city was created 157 years ago in 1868.

Quick Facts about Elgin

Population	79 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Kansas (United States)
County	Chautauqua County
Area	0.51 km²
Latitude & Longitude	37.0045,-96.2767
Altitude	784 feet / 239 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1869 (157 years ago)
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	00:10:16 (7th November 2026)
Density	156 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-11.24% (2010-2020)
Weather	37℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Elgin is located at 37°0'16"N 96°16'36"W (37.0045000, -96.2766600).

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Weather

37°F

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0 to 5 mph NE Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Elgin decreased by 11.24% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	89	-	census
2011	88	-1.12%	estimation process
2012	86	-2.27%	estimation process
2013	86	0%	estimation process
2014	84	-2.33%	estimation process
2015	82	-2.38%	estimation process
2016	82	0%	estimation process
2017	81	-1.22%	estimation process
2018	80	-1.23%	estimation process
2019	79	-1.25%	estimation process
2020	79	0%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Elgin, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
206835	Oklahoma Wesleyan University	Bartlesville (OK)	74006-6299

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Elgin, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
TLS	Tulsa, Oklahoma	317 South Detroit St.	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Elgin.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Chautauqua Post Office	Chautauqua (KS)	67334

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