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

405

Total Employed

3,015

Workers 16+

6,013

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

54

Employed

607

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

52

Employed

585

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

571

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

54

Employed

416

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

27

Employed

311

2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

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