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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elbow Lake

Minnesota · 1,275 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 $30,441. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,275
+8%since 1990
from 1,183 in 1990
1990 – 2025
921 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 855 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
−1%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Elbow Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,441
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,429
+60%since 1990
from $10,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.7%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$386
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
27.1% rent
1.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,172)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score2.7%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score4.5%(57)
4
+65%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−22%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

Elbow Lake, Minnesota has about 1,275 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elbow Lake, Minnesota earns about $30,441 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 $50,600, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

About 17.4% 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 7.7% of people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elbow Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Elbow Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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