Elgin, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Elgin, Oklahoma
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Location of Elgin, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Comanche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Land | 3.74 sq mi (9.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,656 |
| • Density | 978.59/sq mi (377.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73538
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-23450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410421 |
Elgin is a city located in the northeastern part of Comanche County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It's part of the larger Lawton area. In 2020, about 3,656 people lived here, which is a big increase from 2,156 people in 2010. Elgin is also home to the Fort Sill National Cemetery.
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Elgin's Early Days: A Railroad Town
Elgin started to grow between 1901 and 1903. This happened when the Oklahoma City and Western Railroad (OCWR) built a new train line. The line connected Chickasha, Oklahoma to Lawton, Oklahoma.
A post office opened in April 1902. It was first called "Ceegee." This name came from Charles G. Jones, who was the president of the railroad company. He was also helping to develop the new town. However, the railroad managers didn't like the name. So, in July 1902, the name was changed to Elgin.
Where is Elgin Located?
Elgin is located in Comanche County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 3.72 square miles (9.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Elgin's Weather: Warm and Wet
Elgin has a climate known as a "Humid Subtropical Climate." This means the city experiences relatively high temperatures throughout the year. It also gets a good amount of rain spread out evenly over the months.
| Climate data for Elgin, Oklahoma | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
85 (29) |
101 (38) |
99 (37) |
105 (41) |
112 (44) |
111 (44) |
109 (43) |
108 (42) |
100 (38) |
87 (31) |
87 (31) |
112 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
54 (12) |
63 (17) |
73 (23) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
94 (34) |
86 (30) |
75 (24) |
62 (17) |
52 (11) |
73 (23) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28 (−2) |
33 (1) |
40 (4) |
51 (11) |
59 (15) |
68 (20) |
72 (22) |
71 (22) |
64 (18) |
53 (12) |
40 (4) |
31 (−1) |
51 (11) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −6 (−21) |
2 (−17) |
1 (−17) |
24 (−4) |
35 (2) |
46 (8) |
57 (14) |
54 (12) |
37 (3) |
26 (−3) |
13 (−11) |
−5 (−21) |
−6 (−21) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.2 (30) |
1.5 (38) |
2 (51) |
2.6 (66) |
5.4 (140) |
3.8 (97) |
2.5 (64) |
2.3 (58) |
3.3 (84) |
3.4 (86) |
1.7 (43) |
1.3 (33) |
31 (790) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.6 (6.6) |
2.0 (5.1) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
1.2 (3.0) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.9 (18) |
| Average rainy days | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 73 |
| Source 1: weather.com | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weatherbase.com | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Elgin?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 178 | — | |
| 1920 | 181 | 1.7% | |
| 1930 | 335 | 85.1% | |
| 1940 | 381 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 428 | 12.3% | |
| 1960 | 540 | 26.2% | |
| 1970 | 840 | 55.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,003 | 19.4% | |
| 1990 | 975 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,210 | 24.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,156 | 78.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,656 | 69.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 2,156 people living in Elgin. There were 759 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The people living in Elgin come from many different backgrounds. About 78.8% were White, 4.7% African American, and 8.6% Native American. About 1.3% were Asian, and 0.3% were Pacific Islander. Some people were from other races (1.2%), and 5.2% identified with two or more races. About 8.5% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (44%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.4%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.84 people. The average family had about 3.16 people.
The population of Elgin is quite young. About 32% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 32.6 years. This means half the people were younger than 32.6, and half were older.
Education in Elgin
Students in Elgin attend schools that are part of the Elgin Public Schools district. The main high school for the area is Elgin High School.
City Services and Utilities
Elgin provides several important services for its residents:
- Communication: Telephone, Internet, and Digital TV services are provided by Hilliary Communications.
- Water and Waste: The city gets its water from the Rush Springs aquifer using four wells. Elgin also manages a sewage lagoon. Both water and sewage billing are combined on one bill. Garbage collection is handled by the Multiple Community Services Authority, and this cost is also on the water bill.
- Electricity: Electric service in Elgin is provided by American Electric Power Public Service Company of Oklahoma.
- Natural Gas: Natural gas service is provided by Arkla Gas.
See also
In Spanish: Elgin (Oklahoma) para niños
