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Elmdale

Minnesota · 116 residents (2025 est.) · 3.439 sq mi
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Elmdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $254,200. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
+61%since 2000
from 107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+31%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
51921341752161990201020202024Elmdale
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,750
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,887
+403%since 2000
from $12,504 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+50%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,200
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+34.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 79.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmdale, Minnesota?

Elmdale, Minnesota has about 172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmdale, Minnesota?

The typical household in Elmdale, Minnesota earns about $133,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmdale, Minnesota expensive?

In Elmdale, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $254,200.

How educated are people in Elmdale, Minnesota?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elmdale, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmdale, Minnesota?

About 5.2% of people in Elmdale, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmdale, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmdale, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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