Elgin, Oregon
Elgin: city in Oregon, USA
About
Elgin is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,711. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,801 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Elgin
| Population | 1,801 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oregon (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Postal code | 97827 |
| Phone Area Codes | 541 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.5649,-117.9174 |
| Altitude | 8,760 feet / 2670, 813 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 17:59:13 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 41℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Elgin is located at 45°33'53"N 117°55'3"W (45.5648600, -117.9174300).
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amou...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Elgin increased by 5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,654 | - | census |
| 2010 | 1,711 | 3.33% | census |
| 2011 | 1,719 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,722 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,712 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,723 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,729 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,757 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,772 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,786 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,797 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,801 | 0.22% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elgin, OR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208646 | Eastern Oregon University | La Grande (OR) | 97850 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elgin, OR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAE | La Grande, Oregon | 63276 Oregon Highway 203 | BUS |
| WWA | Walla Walla, WA | 108 West Main Street | BUS |
| PEN | Pendleton, Oregon | 320 SW Court Street | BUS |
| BAK | Baker City, Oregon | 515 Campbell Street | BUS |
| PSC | Pasco Intermodal Train Station | 535 North 1st Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Elgin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin Post Office | Elgin (OR) | 97827 |
| Imbler Post Office | Imbler (OR) | 97841 |
| La Grand Post Office | La Grande (OR) | 97850 |
| Wallowa Post Office | Wallowa (OR) | 97885 |
| Cov Post Office | Cove (OR) | 97824 |
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Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Grande | 13,399 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Union | 2,207 | Township of Union County, New Jersey |
| Island City | 1,033 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Cove | 652 | City in Oregon, USA |
| North Powder | 458 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Imbler | 321 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Summerville | 144 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Elgin distances to largest Oregon cities