About Elgin
Set in the western part of Ohio, Elgin is a tiny community, home to 45 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Elgin is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 205 residents per square mile.
📰 Elgin News Today
- Court docs detail felony gun charge against State Rep. Elgin Rogers Jr. following Ottawa County stop WTOL · Aug 13
- Rep. Elgin Rogers arrested on OVI, firearm charges in Ottawa Co. WTVG · Aug 13
- Elgin High School (Marion, OH) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Ohio lawmaker Elgin Rogers Jr. faces OVI, gun charge after traffic stop Yahoo · Aug 13
- John Henry Elgin Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Upper Sandusky, OH - Daily Chief Union Legacy obituary · Aug 14
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What Makes Elgin Unique
- One of 15 places in the US named Elgin — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
- With 45 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)45
Rank in state#922 of 923
Land area0.22 sq mi
Density205/sq mi
Coordinates40.7427, -84.4762