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

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