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

Total Population

12,831

Population
Growth Rate

6.97%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

85.600

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Housing & Income

Households

4,275

Total Housing Units

4,509


Owner Occupied

3,262

Renter Occupied

1,013

Vacant

234

Median Home Value

$277,163


Average Home Value

$322,310

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.84%

Income Projection

Median Household

$73,441 $87,719


Average Household

$88,881 $107,734


Per Capita

$29,627 $35,773

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13

Workforce

Total Businesses

349

Total Employed

2,726

Workers 16+

5,236

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

580

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

51

Employed

558

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

49

Employed

536

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

20

Employed

286

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

66

Employed

276

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

44

Employed

214

Some
High School

291

Graduated
High School

2,623

Associates
Degree

241

Bachelor's
Degree

898

Graduate
Degree

679

Average Commute Time

31 min.



Resident Commuters

2,099

Non-Resident Commuters

3,137

Drive Alone

3,913

Carpooled

679

Public

0

Work At Home

613

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-13