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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elbow Lake

Minnesota · 1,183 residents · 1.384 sq mi
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Elbow Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,083. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $31,700. With a median age of 40.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,183
−7%vs 2000
vs 1,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
855 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.0
+1%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Elbow Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,083
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,441 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,290
−37%vs 2000
vs $16,429 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.8%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$254
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $386 in 2000
US average: $450
76.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.9% in 2000
23.8% rent
1.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(57)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,172)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score2.7%(32)
3
−39%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.8%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

Elbow Lake, Minnesota has about 1,183 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elbow Lake, Minnesota earns about $19,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elbow Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Elbow Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $31,700, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

About 16.7% 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 14.8% of people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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