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South Elgin, Illinois

South Elgin is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States.
Population 23,865

Top Events in South Elgin History

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1897History
The name "South Elgin" was adopted in 1897.
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2007History
In 2007, Money magazine named South Elgin as 82nd of 100 entries in its "America's Best Places to Live" edition and again in 2011 as 98th of 100 entries.
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2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 23,865 people, 7,859 households, and 6,235 families residing in the village.

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Historical Timeline

1897History
The name "South Elgin" was adopted in 1897.
2007History
In 2007, Money magazine named South Elgin as 82nd of 100 entries in its "America's Best Places to Live" edition and again in 2011 as 98th of 100 entries.
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 23,865 people, 7,859 households, and 6,235 families residing in the village.

Did You Know?

1
South Elgin is located in the state of Illinois.
2
South Elgin has a population of 23,865 residents.
3
Per the 2020 census, the population was 23,865.

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