Elgin, OR is a small city located in the northeastern corner of Oregon. With a population of 1,520 people, Elgin is a tight-knit community with many local businesses and organizations dedicated to making the town better. Some of these businesses include Elgin Market Place, Old Mill Cafe, and Saturday Market. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at the Wallowa River, hiking trails throughout Eagle Cap Wilderness, and visiting the nearby Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. There are also several locally owned sporting events such as Elgin High School football games, horse shows at the Wallowa County Fairgrounds, and baseball games at Pendleton Park. Local organizations like the Elgin Business Association host monthly meetings to discuss community issues and promote local businesses in the area.
The population in Elgin is 1,520. There are 1,539 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elgin is 44.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elgin is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elgin
- 51.0% are married
- 15.3% are divorced
- 20.0% are married with children
- 23.0% have children, but are single
Race in Elgin
- 94.8% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander