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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elk River

Minnesota · 11,201 residents · 42.325 sq mi
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Elk River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,549. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 5,246 residents. Median home value is $87,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,201
−32%vs 2000
vs 16,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
265 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K14K19K24K28K1990201020202024Elk River
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,549
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,114 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,616
−33%vs 2000
vs $21,808 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$87,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $146,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$471
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $592 in 2000
US average: $450
73.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
26.3% rent
2.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(15,857)
Black0.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(219)
Asian0.5%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(920)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(11,021)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(94)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other1.2%(132)
Diversity Score6%(668)
6
+7%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elk River, Minnesota?

Elk River, Minnesota has about 11,201 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elk River, Minnesota?

The typical household in Elk River, Minnesota earns about $37,549 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk River, Minnesota expensive?

In Elk River, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Elk River, Minnesota?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Elk River, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk River, Minnesota?

About 7.0% of people in Elk River, 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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