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Elysian

Minnesota · 652 residents · 1.178 sq mi
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Elysian is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,688. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,400. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
+34%since 2000
from 486 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 413 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+13%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4004845696537371990201020202024Elysian
2024676
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,688
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,067
+90%since 2000
from $15,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(625)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(25)
Diversity Score
4
+90%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+121%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.6%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elysian, Minnesota?

Elysian, Minnesota has about 652 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elysian, Minnesota?

The typical household in Elysian, Minnesota earns about $67,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elysian, Minnesota expensive?

In Elysian, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $182,400, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Elysian, Minnesota?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elysian, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elysian, Minnesota?

About 0.9% of people in Elysian, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elysian, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Elysian, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 214 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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