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The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Elgin's population at 114,701 as of July 2024 — the #271 largest city in the country, down about 0.1% since the 2020 count of 114,797. The city is located in Kane and Cook counties, Illinois. Recordwell checks available information and open public web pages to build a complete picture of anyone here.
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Quick facts: Elgin, Illinois
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 114,701 |
| 2020 census | 114,797 |
| Change 2020–2024 | −0.1% |
| Land area | 38 sq mi |
| Population density | 3,021 / sq mi |
| County | Kane and Cook counties |
| U.S. population rank | #271 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
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