Total Population
12,498
Population
Growth Rate
4.92%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
85.900
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Elgin, TX
Elgin, TX: The place to do business and raise a family!
Just 20 miles from downtown Austin, Elgin is in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. It has the infrastructure and people to offer the business support that comes with that growth. But the city is committed to maintaining its unique character as a Texas Main Street City, Sausage Capital of Texas and Brick Capital of the Southwest. With a focus on the future, while building on the past, Elgin is the best place to grow a business and a family!
Population
Housing & Income
Households
4,320
Total Housing Units
4,545
Owner Occupied
3,373
Renter Occupied
947
Vacant
225
Median Home Value
$343,617
Average Home Value
$378,698
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.72%
Income Projection
Median Household
$85,484 $101,561
Average Household
$114,479 $136,534
Per Capita
$39,707 $47,661
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
405
Total Employed
3,015
Workers 16+
6,013
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
54
Employed
607
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
52
Employed
585
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
571
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
54
Employed
416
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
27
Employed
311
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
72
Employed
272
Some
High School
502
Graduated
High School
1,899
Associates
Degree
243
Bachelor's
Degree
1,259
Graduate
Degree
868
Average Commute Time
32 min.
Resident Commuters
3,276
Non-Resident Commuters
2,737
Drive Alone
3,999
Carpooled
717
Public
0
Work At Home
1,260
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
