State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
857.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.52%
Growth Since 2010
-2.73%
World Population Review
Elbow Lake, Minnesota Population 2021
1,141
Elbow Lake is a city located in Grant County Minnesota. Elbow Lake has a 2020 population of 1,141. It is also the county seat of Grant County. Elbow Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,173 in 2010. Elbow Lake reached it's highest population of 1,173 in 2010.
The average household income in Elbow Lake is $66,003 with a poverty rate of 7.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $768 per month, and the median house value is $80,400. The median age in Elbow Lake is 39.8 years, 39.8 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
Elbow Lake Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elbow Lake was:
- White: 90.84%
- Two or more races: 8.29%
- Native American: 0.63%
- Black or African American: 0.24%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Elbow Lake, Minnesota is 1,141 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,159.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,173.
Elbow Lake, Minnesota Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,151 | 90.84% |
| Two or More Races | 105 | 8.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.24% |
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Elbow Lake Population by Race
Elbow Lake Population Pyramid $2021
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Elbow Lake Population by Age
Elbow Lake Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 589 | 2.12 | 72.5 |
| Married | 272 | 2.82 | 86.8 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.13 | 66.1 |
| Female | 74 | 2.3 | 35.1 |
| Male | 13 | 4 | 100 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
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Elbow Lake Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 3.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 6.55% |
| High School Graduate | 262 | 29.60% |
| Some College | 230 | 25.99% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 15.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 12.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 6.10% |
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Elbow Lake Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Elbow Lake Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 828 | 744 | 150 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 44 | 15 |
| Native American | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Black | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.61%.
Elbow Lake Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,115
Average Earnings
$45,163
Average Male
$25,109
Average Female
Elbow Lake Earnings by Educational Attainment
Elbow Lake Language by Age
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Elbow Lake Language
99.00% of Elbow Lake residents speak only English, while 1.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
Elbow Lake Language
Elbow Lake Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,148 | 88 | 7.67% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
7.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.16%
Male Poverty Rate
11.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Elbow Lake
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elbow Lake is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elbow Lake is White, with 7.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.02%.
Elbow Lake Poverty
Elbow Lake Poverty Rate by Education
Elbow Lake Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Elbow Lake Married by Age and Sex
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Elbow Lake Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Elbow Lake Marital Status by Race
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Elbow Lake Marital Status
Elbow Lake Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 8.97% |
Elbow Lake Veterans by Race
Elbow Lake Veterans by Education
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3.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
Elbow Lake Veterans by Education
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68.9%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Elbow Lake Employment by Age
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Elbow Lake Employment by Race
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Elbow Lake Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.05%
Native Born
0.95%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.05% of Elbow Lake residents were born in the United States, with 77.58% having been born in Minnesota. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Elbow Lake Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,141 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 1,147 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 1,153 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 1,159 | 13 | 1.13% |
| 2017 | 1,146 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 1,149 | 12 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 1,137 | -14 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 1,151 | -7 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 1,158 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 1,154 | -14 | -1.20% |
| 2011 | 1,168 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,173 | 0.00% |