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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elk River

Minnesota · 16,447 residents · 42.325 sq mi
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Elk River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,114. Population has grown 47% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $146,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,447
+47%since 1990
from 11,201 in 1990
1990 – 2025
389 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 265 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+8%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K14K19K24K28K1990201020202024Elk River
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,114
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,549 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,808
+49%since 1990
from $14,616 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$146,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$592
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $471 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
21.7% rent
2.5
+8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

22.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
−26%since 1990
from 27.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk River, Minnesota?

Elk River, Minnesota has about 16,447 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elk River, Minnesota earns about $58,114 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 $146,000, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Elk River, Minnesota?

About 22.6% 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 3.2% of people in Elk River, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk River, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk River, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,246 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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