Elgin, Ohio facts for kids
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Elgin, Ohio
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Grain elevator
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Location of Elgin, Ohio
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Location of Elgin in Van Wert County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Van Wert |
| Township | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 49 |
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| • Density | 218.75/sq mi (84.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45838
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-24794 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398798 |
Elgin is a small village located in Van Wert County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 49 people lived there. It is part of the larger Van Wert, Ohio area, which is a "Micropolitan Statistical Area." This means it's a small city area with its nearby towns.
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Where is Elgin Located?
Elgin is a very small place. It covers an area of about 0.23 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water. It's located in the state of Ohio, which is in the central-eastern part of the United States.
How Many People Live in Elgin?
The number of people living in Elgin has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 208 | — | |
| 1910 | 129 | −38.0% | |
| 1920 | 115 | −10.9% | |
| 1930 | 112 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 116 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 126 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 80 | −36.5% | |
| 1970 | 89 | 11.3% | |
| 1980 | 96 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 71 | −26.0% | |
| 2000 | 50 | −29.6% | |
| 2010 | 57 | 14.0% | |
| 2020 | 49 | −14.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 45 | −21.1% | |
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Elgin's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 57 people living in Elgin. These people lived in 22 different homes. Most of the people living in Elgin were White (98.2%).
About 36.4% of the homes had children under 18 years old. The average family size was 3 people. The median age of people in the village was about 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older.
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