Elgin, Nebraska

Elgin: city in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States.

About

Elgin is a city located in the county of Antelope in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 661 and a population density of 350 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 613 inhabitants.

Elgin locator map
Location of Elgin on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Elgin

Population 613 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Nebraska (United States)
County Antelope County
Postal code 68636
Phone Area Codes 402
Area 1.89 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.9833,-98.0837
Altitude 1,926 feet / 587 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 00:09:54 (7th November 2026)
Density 325 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.26% (2010-2020)
Weather 35℉ Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog 7-days weather
Elgin  Nebraska downtown 1 image
Elgin Nebraska downtown 1 image

Geography

Elgin is located at 41°59'0"N 98°5'1"W (41.9833400, -98.0836800).

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Weather

35°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
7 mph SSW Friday Night

Patchy fog between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Elgin decreased by 7.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 661 - census
2011 648 -1.97% estimation process
2012 642 -0.93% estimation process
2013 636 -0.93% estimation process
2014 629 -1.1% estimation process
2015 626 -0.48% estimation process
2016 619 -1.12% estimation process
2017 620 0.16% estimation process
2018 619 -0.16% estimation process
2019 617 -0.32% estimation process
2020 613 -0.65% estimation process
Elgin zip code is 68636. County name: Antelope, County fips: 31003

People born in Elgin (1)

Chair of the United States Civil Service Commission Alan K. Campbell was born in Elgin

Closest post offices linked to Elgin.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Elgin Post Office Elgin (NE) 68636
Oakdal Post Office Oakdale (NE) 68761
Petersburg Post Office Petersburg (NE) 68652
Neligh Post Office Neligh (NE) 68756
Tilden Post Office Tilden (NE) 68781

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