Elgin, SC
Living in Elgin
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute42
Public Transit1
Affordability75
Public Safety65
Airports46
Hospitals39
Colleges2
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation+170 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$181 (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military5%
Sales and office21%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$147kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$921Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
LP gas1%
Utility gas21%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elgin
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Kershaw County37
Property Crime in Elgin
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Kershaw County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elgin
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elgin, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elgin, SC
Pine Grove
1 miles, NE
Lake Murray Montessori School
7 miles, W
Full Gospel Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
Cardinal Newman School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Elgin, SC
South University-Columbia
11 miles, SW
Columbia College
16 miles, SW
Benedict College
17 miles, SW
Allen University
17 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elgin, SC
Providence Health
10 miles, SW
G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp
12 miles, SW
Kershawhealth
13 miles, NE
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elgin, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
25 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
61 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
73 miles, N
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
87 miles, SW