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Elbow Lake

Minnesota · 76 residents · 1.337 sq mi
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Elbow Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 43.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−27%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+33%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
62831051271482000201020202024Elbow Lake
202476
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,743
+164%since 2000
from $6,713 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−10%since 2010
from 0.520 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$483
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
54.7%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other81.6%(62)
Diversity Score37.6%(29)
Diversity Score
38
+119%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
62.5%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.7%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+49.5 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

Elbow Lake, Minnesota has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in Elbow Lake, Minnesota earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elbow Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Elbow Lake, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elbow Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

About 43.4% of people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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