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Lake Elmo

Minnesota · 14,376 residents (2025 est.) · 22.092 sq mi
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The short version

Lake Elmo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,669. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $597,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,140
+91%since 2000
from 6,863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+74%since 2009
from 341 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,376 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K10K12K14K1990201020202024Lake Elmo
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(903)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(961)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(923)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(1,008)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(473)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.4%(1,105)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.6%(2,046)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.4%(1,767)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(1,737)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(1,341)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(658)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(218)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,669
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,876 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,087
+131%since 2000
from $33,007 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+14%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$597,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,407
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−9%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Elmo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,528)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(90)
Asian1.7%(120)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(11,401)
Black2.3%(300)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(369)
Asian3.2%(420)
Other4.9%(650)
Diversity Score
30
+38%since 2009
from 22 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(297)
Puerto Rican0.5%(61)
Venezuelan0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Hmong2.4%(318)
Vietnamese0.3%(40)
Korean0.1%(18)
Filipino0.1%(17)
Chinese0.1%(15)
Indonesian0.1%(11)
Ancestry
German39.5%(5,184)
Irish18%(2,367)
English8.7%(1,141)
Swedish7.7%(1,018)
Norwegian6.5%(857)
French4.7%(616)
Polish3.5%(455)
Italian3.4%(450)
American2%(265)
Czech1.7%(218)
Scottish0.9%(120)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.8%(109)
British0.8%(103)
Dutch0.6%(77)
Swiss0.4%(54)
Russian0.4%(52)
West Indian0.4%(46)
Somali0.3%(37)
Austrian0.3%(36)
Ukrainian0.3%(34)
Slovene0.3%(33)
Danish0.2%(32)
Slovak0.2%(29)
Welsh0.2%(27)
Armenian0.2%(25)
Arab0.2%(24)
Lebanese0.2%(24)
Turkish0.1%(19)
Macedonian0.1%(13)
Hungarian0.1%(10)
Lithuanian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.6%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.5%(1,043)
Married72%(3,671)
Widowed2.1%(106)
Divorced5.4%(276)
Women 15+
Never married22.8%(1,196)
Married67.9%(3,570)
Widowed5.3%(277)
Divorced4.1%(214)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Elmo, Minnesota?

Lake Elmo, Minnesota has about 13,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Elmo, Minnesota?

The typical household in Lake Elmo, Minnesota earns about $153,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Elmo, Minnesota expensive?

In Lake Elmo, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $597,000, and the typical rent is about $2,407 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Elmo, Minnesota?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Elmo, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Elmo, Minnesota?

About 4.8% of people in Lake Elmo, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Elmo, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Elmo, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,237 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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

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