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Elba

Minnesota · 132 residents (2025 est.) · 1.93 sq mi
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Elba is a city of 102 people in Minnesota. At a median age of 53.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 112 fewer people here than in 2000. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

102
−52%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
132 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
53 / sq mi
−45%since 2009
from 97 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
53.7
+73%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.93 sq mi
Population, 19902024
5710014318522819902000201020202024Elba
2024102
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141%(1)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3423.5%(24)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 442%(2)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.6%(19)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.7%(16)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.6%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.9%(5)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$76,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$46,199
+221%since 2000
from $14,398 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.367
−1%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$159,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$825
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
87.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
12.5% rent
18.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.82 people
−26%since 2009
from 2.46 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
28.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.1
−26%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
7
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(3)
Ancestry
German53.9%(55)
Norwegian9.8%(10)
Irish6.9%(7)
American3.9%(4)
Polish3.9%(4)
English2.9%(3)
Portuguese2.9%(3)
Czech1%(1)
Italian1%(1)
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
67.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
12.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
11.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
71.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
84.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
2.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2013
from 9.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.4%
+45.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
88.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
99.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(13)
Married62.7%(32)
Widowed2%(1)
Divorced9.8%(5)
Women 15+
Never married16%(8)
Married64%(32)
Widowed8%(4)
Divorced12%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2013
from 9.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
58.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
28.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
12.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
37.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era16.7%(1)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War16.7%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 6 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Elba, Minnesota?

Elba, Minnesota has about 102 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elba, Minnesota?

The typical household in Elba, Minnesota earns about $76,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elba, Minnesota expensive?

In Elba, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Elba, Minnesota?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elba, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elba, Minnesota?

About 8.8% of people in Elba, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elba, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Elba, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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