Elgin, Oklahoma
Elgin: City in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States
About
Elgin is a city located in the county of Comanche in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,156 and a population density of 216 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,236 inhabitants.
The city was created 123 years ago in 1901.
Quick Facts about Elgin
| Population : | 3,236 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Comanche County |
| Postal code : | 73538 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 9.98 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,293 feet / 394 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1902 (123 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:12:22 (15th December 2025) |
| Density : | 324 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 33.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elgin is located at 34°46'49"N 98°17'32"W (34.7803500, -98.2922700).
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Demographics
The population of Elgin increased by 33.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,156 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,377 | 9.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,523 | 5.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,763 | 8.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,901 | 4.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,960 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,010 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,114 | 3.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,147 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,183 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,236 | 1.64% | estimation process |
Schools in Elgin
College & universities near Elgin, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428143 | Platt College-Lawton | Lawton (OK) | 73501 |
| 207102 | Eves College of Hairstyling | Lawton (OK) | 73501 |
| 206914 | Cameron University | Lawton (OK) | 73505-6377 |
| 364548 | Great Plains Technology Center | Lawton (OK) | 73505-8399 |
| 364946 | Caddo Kiowa Technology Center | Fort Cobb (OK) | 73038-0190 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elgin, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUR | Purcell | East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave. | RAIL |
| NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
| PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
| OKC | Santa Fe Depot | 100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Elgin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin Post Office | Elgin (OK) | 73538 |
| Fletcher Post Office | Fletcher (OK) | 73541 |
| Sterling Post Office | Sterling (OK) | 73567 |
| Apach Post Office | Apache (OK) | 73006 |
| Cyril Post Office | Cyril (OK) | 73029 |
Other cities in Comanche County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Comanche County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lawton | 93,164 | The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma. |
| Cache | 2,824 | City in Oklahoma |
| Geronimo | 1,225 | Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Fletcher | 1,140 | Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Sterling | 777 | Town in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Medicine Park | 461 | Town in Comanche County Oklahoma |
| Chattanooga | 458 | Town in Comanche County Oklahoma |
| Indiahoma | 328 | Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Faxon | 130 | Human settlement in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Elgin distances to largest Oklahoma cities
