Elk River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sherburne County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
26,367
Population
623/sq mi density
$99,457
Median Income
$47,759 per capita
$338,300
Home Value
$399,244 Zillow
$1,269
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,003 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$99,457 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$338,300 home value, $1,269/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,367
Census 2023
Population Density
623
per square mile
Land Area
43.8
square miles (113.5 km²)
Median Age
37.3 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.4%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.8%
Spanish
5.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.5%
Veterans
7.2%
20% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.2%
29% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.5%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.5%
71% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.376
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 26,367 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 623 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 43.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 7.2% |
| Disability | 9.2% |
| Health Insurance | 97.5% |
| Uninsured | 2.5% |
| Broadband Access | 91.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.376 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |