Elgin, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elgin, Kansas
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Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1919 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 300/sq mi (118/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-20125 |
| GNIS ID | 2394644 |
Elgin is a small city located in Chautauqua County, Kansas. In 2020, only 60 people lived there. It's right on the border between Kansas and Oklahoma!
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A Look Back at Elgin's History
Elgin was founded in 1869. It used to be a very busy place, especially for shipping cattle by train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The first store in the county was opened here by L. P. Getman. Also, John Lee, William Gamble, and Beadle Welsh set up the first sawmill in 1870, bringing it all the way from Wisconsin.
When the cattle business slowed down, Elgin found new life with an "oil boom." This meant lots of oil was discovered, bringing jobs and people. However, this oil boom only lasted until the mid-1920s. The post office in Elgin closed down in 1976.
Where is Elgin?
Elgin is a very small city in terms of size. It covers about 0.20 square miles (0.51 square kilometers), and all of that is land.
Who Lives in Elgin?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 55 | — | |
| 1920 | 600 | — | |
| 1930 | 446 | −25.7% | |
| 1940 | 336 | −24.7% | |
| 1950 | 212 | −36.9% | |
| 1960 | 143 | −32.5% | |
| 1970 | 115 | −19.6% | |
| 1980 | 139 | 20.9% | |
| 1990 | 118 | −15.1% | |
| 2000 | 82 | −30.5% | |
| 2010 | 89 | 8.5% | |
| 2020 | 60 | −32.6% | |
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Elgin's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 60 people living in Elgin. There were 24 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most people living in Elgin were white. A small number were Native American or from two or more races.
About 13% of the people were under 18 years old. About 30% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Elgin was 51 years.
Elgin's Population in 2010
In 2010, 89 people lived in Elgin. There were 40 households. Most people were white, with some Native American and people of two or more races.
The average age in the city was 44.5 years. About 16% of residents were under 18. About 20% were 65 or older.
Education in Elgin
Students in Elgin attend schools in the Chautauqua County USD 286 public school district. The high school, Sedan Jr/Sr High School, is located in Sedan.
Famous People from Elgin
- Louis F. Burns was an Osage Indian historian and author who came from Elgin.
See also
In Spanish: Elgin (Kansas) para niños
