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Elbow Lake

Minnesota · 1,276 residents · 1.384 sq mi
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Elbow Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,276
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
922 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Elbow Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,441 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,489
+79%since 2000
from $16,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,173)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(28)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other7.6%(97)
Diversity Score23.8%(303)
Diversity Score
24
+428%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

Elbow Lake, Minnesota has about 1,276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elbow Lake, Minnesota earns about $53,333 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

About 19.3% 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 11.3% 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 93 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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