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Elbow Lake

Minnesota · 104 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 $17,708. Population has fallen 20% since 2009, a loss of 26 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,200. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

104
−20%vs 2009
vs 130 in 2009
2000 – 2024
78 / sq mi
−20%vs 2009
vs 97 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
34.7
−10%vs 2009
vs 38.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
62831051271482000201020202024Elbow Lake
202476
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,708
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $22,500 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$6,713
−58%vs 2009
vs $15,877 in 2009
US average: $21,522
24.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,200
−70%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $162,500 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2023
$311
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $288 in 2009
US average: $602
69.4%
+5.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 63.6% in 2009
30.6% rent
2.2
−69%vs 2009
vs 7.2 in 2009
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(20)
Black3.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.3%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(18)
17
−57%vs 2009
vs 40 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.7%
−31.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 34.3% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.2%
−5.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 71.4% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−15.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
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 104 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 $17,708 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 $39,200, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

About 2.7% 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 24.2% 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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