Elgin, Nebraska facts for kids
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Elgin, Nebraska
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Downtown Elgin: west side of 2nd Street, looking north from Cedar Street
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Location of Elgin, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Antelope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,929 ft (588 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 717 |
| • Density | 984.89/sq mi (380.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68636
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-14730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394645 |
Elgin is a city located in Antelope County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a smaller community with a friendly feel. In 2020, about 717 people lived there.
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History of Elgin
Elgin was officially started in 1887. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that spot. The city got its name from a postal directory. It was named after Elgin, Illinois, which is another city far away.
People of Elgin: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 451 | — | |
| 1910 | 606 | 34.4% | |
| 1920 | 854 | 40.9% | |
| 1930 | 917 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 853 | −7.0% | |
| 1950 | 820 | −3.9% | |
| 1960 | 881 | 7.4% | |
| 1970 | 917 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 807 | −12.0% | |
| 1990 | 731 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 735 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 661 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 717 | 8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 census, there were 661 people living in Elgin. These people made up 307 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most people in Elgin are White. A very small number of people are from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Families in Elgin
The average age of people in Elgin in 2010 was about 50 years old. This means many adults and older people live there. About 21% of the residents were under 18 years old. This shows that there are families with children in the city.
Many households (about 54%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. About 35% of all homes were individuals living by themselves.
Geography and Climate
Elgin is located in Nebraska. The city covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What's the Weather Like in Elgin?
Elgin experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, and winters can be quite cold. The city gets a good amount of rain, especially in the spring and summer months. Snowfall is common in winter.
| Climate data for Elgin, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1989–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
77 (25) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
107 (42) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
99 (37) |
96 (36) |
84 (29) |
68 (20) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.0 (0.0) |
36.0 (2.2) |
47.6 (8.7) |
59.2 (15.1) |
69.9 (21.1) |
79.7 (26.5) |
83.7 (28.7) |
81.5 (27.5) |
75.2 (24.0) |
62.7 (17.1) |
47.5 (8.6) |
34.8 (1.6) |
59.2 (15.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.2 (−5.4) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
36.2 (2.3) |
47.3 (8.5) |
58.9 (14.9) |
69.3 (20.7) |
73.5 (23.1) |
71.1 (21.7) |
63.3 (17.4) |
50.4 (10.2) |
36.6 (2.6) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
48.3 (9.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 12.4 (−10.9) |
15.3 (−9.3) |
24.7 (−4.1) |
35.4 (1.9) |
47.9 (8.8) |
58.9 (14.9) |
63.2 (17.3) |
60.7 (15.9) |
51.4 (10.8) |
38.0 (3.3) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
16.2 (−8.8) |
37.5 (3.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −23 (−31) |
−33 (−36) |
−14 (−26) |
7 (−14) |
26 (−3) |
39 (4) |
43 (6) |
40 (4) |
26 (−3) |
9 (−13) |
−7 (−22) |
−30 (−34) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.56 (14) |
0.82 (21) |
1.48 (38) |
2.79 (71) |
3.97 (101) |
4.00 (102) |
3.10 (79) |
4.42 (112) |
2.33 (59) |
2.44 (62) |
1.14 (29) |
0.86 (22) |
27.91 (709) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.2 (16) |
6.3 (16) |
4.4 (11) |
2.7 (6.9) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
4.1 (10) |
6.3 (16) |
31.2 (79) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 88.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 18.0 |
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Local Media
Elgin has its own weekly newspaper called The Elgin Review. It keeps the community informed about local news and events.
Schools in Elgin
Students in Elgin can attend several schools. These include Elgin High School, Pope John High School, and St. Boniface Elementary School.
See also
In Spanish: Elgin (Nebraska) para niños
