Demographics & People — South Elgin, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,984 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~24,800 |
| Median Age | 39.0 |
| Total Households | 8,447 |
| Family Households | 6,352 |
| Average Household Size | 2.81 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5591 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,859 |
| Black or African American | 1,398 |
| Asian | 2,803 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,033 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 7,875 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,653 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,139 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,881 |
| German | 4,359 |
| Irish | 2,071 |
| Polish | 1,986 |
| Italian | 1,873 |
| English | 1,411 |
| Swedish | 669 |
Language
| English Only | 16,639 |
| Spanish | 3,440 |
| Population 5+ | 22,998 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 670 |
| Population 18+ | 18,016 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Elgin, Illinois.