Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Elk River, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,793

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.6%22,412

Two or More

5.3%1,427

Black

4.7%1,258

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%953

Asian

1.7%464

Other

0.9%233

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%46

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%609

High School Diploma

22.4%4,132

Some College (<1 yr)

6%1,108

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%2,973

Associate's Degree

13.4%2,466

Bachelor's Degree

25.2%4,653

Master's Degree

6.6%1,216

Professional Degree

0.8%156

Doctorate

1.2%214

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

33.8%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$370,100

Median Renti

$1,283

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.2%7,792

Renter-Occupied

20.8%2,043

Total Units

10,214

Homeownership

79.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%110

$50K–$100K

0.3%23

$100K–$150K

2.3%178

$150K–$200K

2.1%160

$200K–$300K

24.2%1,883

$300K–$500K

53.4%4,164

$500K–$1M

15.8%1,234

$1M+

0.5%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

294

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

185

$1,000–$1,250

392

$1,250–$1,500

325

$1,500–$2,000

455

$2,000+

277

Year Built

2020 or later

5.7%587

2010–2019

13.1%1,340

2000–2009

25.5%2,607

1990–1999

17.5%1,786

1980–1989

12.2%1,244

1970–1979

13.3%1,361

1960–1969

5.9%603

1950–1959

4.2%429

1940–1949

0.1%8

1939 or earlier

2.4%249

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.8%7,647

Electricity

14.6%1,433

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%404

No Fuel

1.4%137

Wood

1.2%119

Other

0.7%68

Fuel Oil

0.3%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,741

Mean Household Incomei

$133,537

Per Capita Incomei

$50,113

Poverty Ratei

3.4%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

15,152

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%265

$10K–$15K

1.2%115

$15K–$20K

0.9%88

$20K–$25K

4%392

$25K–$30K

2.2%217

$30K–$35K

1.6%157

$35K–$40K

1.7%166

$40K–$45K

4.2%412

$45K–$50K

1%96

$50K–$60K

6%589

$60K–$75K

8.4%826

$75K–$100K

12%1,180

$100K–$125K

10.1%994

$125K–$150K

9.9%969

$150K–$200K

16.9%1,666

$200K+

17.3%1,703

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

201

Residentsi

309

Avg. Tenant Renti

$503/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers53 homes90% occupied$518/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 895 homes96% occupied$496/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC53 homes98% occupied$502/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,741/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

77%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

20.6%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

80.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13% of subsidized households are minority

21.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,5595.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

129

Korea

United Kingdom

Philippines

Canada

Germany

China

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,581

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,913

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,410(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured

Elk River, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026