Elgin, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elgin, Tennessee
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Post office in Elgin
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 Elgin, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 297 |
| • Density | 152.94/sq mi (59.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37732
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1283622 |
Elgin is a small community located in Scott County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (often shortened to CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it doesn't have its own separate city government like a town or city does. In 2020, about 297 people lived there. Elgin has its own post office with ZIP code 37732, which first opened on January 14, 1891.
Elgin's Population Story
This section looks at the number of people living in Elgin over time. This information is called "demographics." It helps us understand how communities grow and change.
How Many People Live Here?
The United States government counts everyone in the country every ten years. This is called the U.S. Decennial Census.
- In 2010, the census showed that 282 people lived in Elgin.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 297 people.
This shows that Elgin is a small but steady community.
