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| name = Elgin, Pennsylvania
| name = Elgin, Pennsylvania
| settlement_type = [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|Borough]]
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| leader_name = Richard W. Patterson
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'''Elgin''' is a [[borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in [[Erie County, Pennsylvania|Erie County]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. The population was 218 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4222960| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Elgin borough, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=March 15, 2016}}</ref> It is part of the [[Erie, Pennsylvania|Erie]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Elgin''' is a [[borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in [[Erie County, Pennsylvania|Erie County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 204 at the 2020 census.<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |last1=Bureau |first1=US Census |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=19 July 2022}}</ref> It is part of the [[Erie, Pennsylvania|Erie]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. Places of recreation include Elgin Community Park. Elgin is home to the oldest borough building in Erie County.


The community most likely was named after [[Elgin, Scotland]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Espenshade|first=A. Howry|title=Pennsylvania place names|url=https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015012934249;view=1up;seq=249|year=1925|publisher=The Pennsylvania State College|location=State College, PA|page=245}}</ref>
The community most likely was named after [[Elgin, Scotland]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Espenshade|first=A. Howry|title=Pennsylvania place names|url=https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015012934249?urlappend=%3Bseq=249|year=1925|publisher=The Pennsylvania State College|location=State College, PA|page=245|hdl=2027/mdp.39015012934249?urlappend=%3Bseq=249 }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Elgin is located in southeastern Erie County at {{coord|41|54|7|N|79|44|41|W|type:city}} (41.902058, -79.744851).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered to the west by [[Union Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania|Union Township]], to the north by [[Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania|Wayne Township]], and to the northwest, east and south by [[Concord Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania|Concord Township]].
Elgin is located in southeastern Erie County at {{coord|41|54|7|N|79|44|41|W|type:city}} (41.902058, -79.744851).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered to the west by [[Union Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania|Union Township]], to the north by [[Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania|Wayne Township]], and to the northwest, east and south by [[Concord Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania|Concord Township]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|3.8|km2|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|3.8|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4222960| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Elgin borough, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=March 15, 2016| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213043226/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4222960| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>


[[U.S. Route 6]] runs along the northern border of the borough, leading east {{convert|5.5|mi}} to [[Corry, Pennsylvania|Corry]] and west {{convert|5.7|mi}} to [[Union City, Pennsylvania|Union City]]. [[Pennsylvania Route 89]] leads northwest from US 6 {{convert|7.5|mi}} to [[Wattsburg, Pennsylvania|Wattsburg]]. [[Erie, Pennsylvania|Erie]] is {{convert|26|mi}} to the northwest via PA 89 and [[Pennsylvania Route 8|PA 8]].
[[U.S. Route 6 in Pennsylvania|U.S. Route 6]] runs along the northern border of the borough, leading east {{convert|5.5|mi}} to [[Corry, Pennsylvania|Corry]] and west {{convert|5.7|mi}} to [[Union City, Pennsylvania|Union City]]. [[Pennsylvania Route 89]] leads northwest from US 6 {{convert|7.5|mi}} to [[Wattsburg, Pennsylvania|Wattsburg]]. [[Erie, Pennsylvania|Erie]] is {{convert|26|mi}} to the northwest via PA 89 and [[Pennsylvania Route 8|PA 8]].

[[Beaver Run (South Branch French Creek tributary)|Beaver Run]], a tributary of South Branch French Creek flows through the middle of the borough.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1880= 154
|1890= 169
|1890= 169
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|2000= 236
|2000= 236
|2010= 218
|2010= 218
|2020= 204
|estyear=2015
|estyear=2021
|estimate=214
|estimate=203
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|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing |url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=11 December 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprod%2Fwww%2Fdecennial.html |archivedate=12 May 2015 |df= }}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 |url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html |work=Population Estimates |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=11 December 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HQu4Spqa?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fpopest%2Fdata%2Fcities%2Ftotals%2F2012%2FSUB-EST2012.html |archivedate=17 June 2013 |df= }}</ref>
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=11 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 236 people, 84 households, and 69 families residing in the borough. The [[population density]] was 150.9 people per square mile (58.4/km²). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 56.3 per square mile (21.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.58% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 0.42% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.85% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 236 people, 84 households, and 69 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|150.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 88 housing units at an average density of {{convert|56.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 99.58% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 0.42% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.85% of the population.


There were 84 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.04.
There were 84 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.04.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:07, 5 September 2024

Elgin, Pennsylvania
Borough
Town hall
Town hall
Location in Erie County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Erie County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 41°54′7″N 79°44′41″W / 41.90194°N 79.74472°W / 41.90194; -79.74472
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyErie
Government
 • MayorRichard W. Patterson
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.47 sq mi (3.82 km2)
 • Land1.47 sq mi (3.82 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2] (center of borough)
1,388 ft (423 m)
Highest elevation
[2] (western borough boundary)
1,520 ft (460 m)
Lowest elevation
[2] (Beaver Creek)
1,360 ft (410 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
204
 • Density138.40/sq mi (53.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
ZIP code
16407
Area code814

Elgin is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 204 at the 2020 census.[4] It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area. Places of recreation include Elgin Community Park. Elgin is home to the oldest borough building in Erie County.

The community most likely was named after Elgin, Scotland.[5]

Geography

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Elgin is located in southeastern Erie County at 41°54′7″N 79°44′41″W / 41.90194°N 79.74472°W / 41.90194; -79.74472 (41.902058, -79.744851).[6] It is bordered to the west by Union Township, to the north by Wayne Township, and to the northwest, east and south by Concord Township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.8 km2), all land.[7]

U.S. Route 6 runs along the northern border of the borough, leading east 5.5 miles (8.9 km) to Corry and west 5.7 miles (9.2 km) to Union City. Pennsylvania Route 89 leads northwest from US 6 7.5 miles (12.1 km) to Wattsburg. Erie is 26 miles (42 km) to the northwest via PA 89 and PA 8.

Beaver Run, a tributary of South Branch French Creek flows through the middle of the borough.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880154—
18901699.7%
1900138−18.3%
19101487.2%
192017920.9%
1930172−3.9%
194022430.2%
1950202−9.8%
19602187.9%
1970173−20.6%
198023535.8%
1990229−2.6%
20002363.1%
2010218−7.6%
2020204−6.4%
2021 (est.)203[4]−0.5%
Sources:[8][9][10][3]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 236 people, 84 households, and 69 families residing in the borough. The population density was 150.9 inhabitants per square mile (58.3/km2). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 56.3 per square mile (21.7/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.58% White, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 84 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $17,361 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,611. About 9.6% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.3% of those sixty five or over.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Elgin Topo Map, Erie County PA (Corry Area)". TopoZone. Locality, LLC. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 19 July 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Espenshade, A. Howry (1925). Pennsylvania place names. State College, PA: The Pennsylvania State College. p. 245. hdl:2027/mdp.39015012934249.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Elgin borough, Pennsylvania". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  9. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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