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Elbow Lake

Minnesota · 95 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 $21,250. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $137,500. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 177%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95
−9%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.3
−7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
62831051271482000201020202024Elbow Lake
202476
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,242
+97%since 2000
from $6,713 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+177%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$375
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−43.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+192%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other85.1%(81)
Diversity Score46.9%(45)
Diversity Score
47
+174%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+80%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.5%
−65.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

Elbow Lake, Minnesota has about 95 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elbow Lake, Minnesota earns about $21,250 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

About 19.6% 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 41.7% 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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