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Elbow Lake

Minnesota · 118 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 $25,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 40.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
+13%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 78 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+10%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
62831051271482000201020202024Elbow Lake
202476
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,801
+31%since 2000
from $6,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$438
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
44.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.5%(104)
Diversity Score43.7%(52)
Diversity Score
44
+155%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% 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 118 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 $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elbow Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In Elbow Lake, Minnesota, the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?

About 0.0% 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 40.6% of people in Elbow Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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