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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elizabeth

Minnesota · 172 residents · 0.373 sq mi
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The short version

Elizabeth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
+20%since 1990
from 143 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.3
−9%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141371611842071990201020202024Elizabeth
2024122
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 53.5%(6)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 911%(19)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(13)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197%(12)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.1%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.6%(20)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4419.8%(34)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414%(24)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.5%(18)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.4%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.5%(6)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,841
+33%since 1990
from $10,384 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.0%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$188
−56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
12.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German35.2%(43)
Norwegian18.9%(23)
Croatian8.2%(10)
Swedish4.1%(5)
American2.5%(3)
Irish2.5%(3)
Polish1.6%(2)
English0.8%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Croatian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+22.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.4%(15)
Married53.1%(34)
Widowed3.1%(2)
Divorced20.3%(13)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(12)
Married56.1%(37)
Widowed18.2%(12)
Divorced7.6%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth, Minnesota?

Elizabeth, Minnesota has about 172 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elizabeth, Minnesota?

The typical household in Elizabeth, Minnesota earns about $33,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth, Minnesota expensive?

In Elizabeth, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $32,100, and the typical rent is about $188 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, Minnesota?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth, Minnesota?

About 8.0% of people in Elizabeth, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabeth, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabeth, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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