About Elgin
Set in the southeastern part of Minnesota, Elgin is a small town, home to 1,139 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Elgin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,225 residents per square mile.
📰 Elgin News Today
- Elgin Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Plainview Woman Injured in Collision on Highway 42 Near Elgin krocnews.com · Apr 21
- Nancy Wilking Post Bulletin · May 8
- Tornado sightings and damage near Rochester; weekend chill ahead MPR News · Apr 17
- Obituary for Herman Plattner at Chapelwood Funeral Home Texarkana Funeral Homes · Dec 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elgin Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Elgin — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Elgin
- O'Neill's Pizza Pub — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Elgin
- PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE 4-6
- PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE JUNIOR
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,139
Rank in state#341 of 855
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density1,225/sq mi
Coordinates44.1292, -92.2544