Elgin, New Zealand

Elgin had a population of 2,583 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 288 people (12.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 282 people (12.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 843 households. There were 1,287 males and 1,296 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 31 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 660 people (25.6%) aged under 15 years, 597 (23.1%) aged 15 to 29, 1,008 (39.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 318 (12.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 40.0% European/Pākehā, 69.0% Māori, 8.9% Pacific peoples, 2.2% Asian, and 1.3% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 6.2%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 48.5% had no religion, 34.6% were Christian, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.1% were Buddhist and 7.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 135 (7.0%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 528 (27.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 861 (44.8%) people were employed full-time, 267 (13.9%) were part-time, and 156 (8.1%) were unemployed.[1]

The Reynolds Creek Reserve and Sandown Park is a local park which allows dogs on leashes.[3]

Elgin School is a Year 1-6 state primary school[4][5] with a roll of 61.[6]

Cobham School is also a Year 1-6 state primary school[7] with a roll of 35.[8]

Both schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of March 2020.[9]