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Elgin city, OR

ZIP 97827 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 97827

97827 has a population of 2,557 with a median age of 45.6 yrs (56.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.8%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
1.7%-71% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.7%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.3%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
22.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.2%-35% vs US avg
x
High school
39.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.4%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.8%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.3%-69% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.4%+975% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 97827

Poverty Rate
9.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.3%-69% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.4%-45% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.2%+81% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
62.4%+975% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,557
Median age45.6
Poverty rate9.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.8%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.0%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born4.3%