About Elgin
Set in the southwestern part of Oklahoma, Elgin is a small town, home to 3,613 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Elgin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 966 residents per square mile.
📰 Local News
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Oklahoma news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Elgin Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Elgin — but the Oklahoma one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elgin
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🏫 Schools in Elgin
- ELGIN ES
- ELGIN HS
- ELGIN MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,613
Rank in state#93 of 591
Land area3.74 sq mi
Density966/sq mi
Coordinates34.7859, -98.2966
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now45°F
ConditionsPartly Cloudy
Wind10 mph
Source: National Weather Service