Editing Elgin, Oklahoma

{{short description|City in Oklahoma, US}}
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'''Elgin''' is a city in northeastern [[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]], [[Oklahoma]], United States. The population was 3,656 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 Census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=  https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?searchType=web&cssp=SERP&q=Elgin%20city,%20Oklahoma |title= Elgin (city), Oklahoma |publisher= United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 10, 2025}}</ref> a 69.6% increase over the 2,156 reported in the 2010 census, which was itself a 78% increase from the 1,210 reported at the 2000 census.<ref>[http://censusviewer.com/city/OK/Elgin CensusViewer:Elgin, Oklahoma Population.]</ref> It is included in the [[Lawton, Oklahoma]] [[Lawton metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].  It is located about 16 miles north-northeast of [[Lawton, Oklahoma|Lawton]] at the intersection of [[US Route 277]] with the western terminus of [[Oklahoma State Highway 17]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Lawton,+OK/Elgin,+OK+73538/@34.7050457,-98.4440509,11.68z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x87ad1ee259210d45:0x612cfac6f2724e52!2m2!1d-98.3920462!2d34.6075126!1m5!1m1!1s0x87ad0f9416f77793:0x80430e934b10174a!2m2!1d-98.292273!2d34.7803469!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D |title=Lawton, Oklahoma to Elgin, Oklahoma|publisher=Google Maps|accessdate=May 10, 2025}}</ref>  It is the site of [[Fort Sill National Cemetery]].

==History==
Elgin developed as the [[Oklahoma City and Western Railroad]] (OCWR) (later absorbed by the [[St. Louis–San Francisco Railway]]) constructed a line from [[Chickasha, Oklahoma]] to [[Lawton, Oklahoma]] between 1901 and 1903. A post office was established in April 1902 and named "Ceegee", derived from [[Charles G. Jones]], president of the OCWR and developer of the town. The railroad management objected to this name and demanded that it be changed. This was done in July 1902.<ref name="EOHC-Elgin">[http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=EL006 Savage, Cynthia. "Elgin" ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''] Accessed April 16, 2018.</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.718|sqmi|km2|}}, all land.

===Climate===
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year.  The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Humid subtropical climate|Cfa]]" (Humid Subtropical Climate).<ref>[Climate Summary for Elgin, Oklahoma]</ref>
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|Jan record high F = 83 
|Feb record high F = 85 
|Mar record high F = 101 
|Apr record high F = 99 
|May record high F = 105 
|Jun record high F = 112 
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|Oct record high F = 100 
|Nov record high F = 87 
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|year record high F= 112 
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|Feb high F = 54
|Mar high F = 63
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|Jan precipitation inch = 1.2
|Feb precipitation inch = 1.5
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|Apr precipitation inch = 2.6
|May precipitation inch = 5.4
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.8
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|May rain days= 9
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|source 2 = Weatherbase.com <ref>{{cite web
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 178
|1920= 181
|1930= 335
|1940= 381
|1950= 428
|1960= 540
|1970= 840
|1980= 1003
|1990= 975
|2000= 1210
|2010= 2156
|2020= 3656
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 2,156 people, 759 households, and 619 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|582.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 759 housing units at an average density of {{convert|205.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 78.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 4.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 8.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.2% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.5% of the population.

There were 759 households, out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.2 males.

According to the 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $36,324, and the median income for a family was $44,125. Males had a median income of $32,019 versus $22,614 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,264. About 7.4% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The school district is [[Elgin Public Schools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st40_ok/schooldistrict_maps/c40031_comanche/DC20SD_C40031.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Comanche County, OK|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-01-21}}</ref> Its comprehensive high school is [[Elgin High School (Oklahoma)|Elgin High School]].

== Utilities ==

* Telephone, Internet, and Digital TV Services is provided by Hilliary Communications.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://hillcom.net/elgin-market/ |title=Elgin Market|publisher=Hillary Communications|accessdate=August 25, 2021}}</ref>
* Elgin supplies municipal water from the Rush Springs aquifer, via four wells east of town.  Elgin maintains a sewage lagoon east of town, the billing for which is included on the water bill.  Garbage collection service is through the Multiple Community Services Authority and is also included on the water bill.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elginchamber.net/city-info/| title=City Info |publisher=Elgin Chamber of Commerce|access-date=March 4, 2020}}</ref>
* Electric service is provided by [[American Electric Power]] Public Service Company of Oklahoma.
* Natural gas service is provided by Arkla Gas.

==See also==
* [[Elgin Public Schools]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=EL006 Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Elgin]

{{Comanche County, Oklahoma}}

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[[Category:Cities in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Cities in Comanche County, Oklahoma]]
[[Category:County seats in Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1902]]