Elgin’s skilled workforce supports business success.

Elgin has a long history of an enterprising workforce of individuals ready to take charge of their future. Employers benefit from the presence of this large and talented labor force. Each knows they can work together for joint success and can rely on area resources like Austin Community College for the support and services to build the necessary skills essential for continued progress.

Workforce

Total Businesses

327

Total Employed

2,678

Workers 16+

5,215

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

570

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

40

Employed

464

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

39

Employed

452

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

45

Employed

337

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

310

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

59

Employed

248

Some
High School

320

Graduated
High School

2,340

Associates
Degree

252

Bachelor's
Degree

1,006

Graduate
Degree

919

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

2,104

Non-Resident Commuters

3,111

Drive Alone

3,903

Carpooled

685

Public

0

Work At Home

452