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Elk River

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
42.325
State:
Minnesota

Elk River is a city located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. Elk River has a 2026 population of 28,439. It is also the county seat of Sherburne County. Elk River is currently growing at a rate of 1.49% annually and its population has increased by 9.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,940 in 2020.

The median household income in Elk River is $108,741 with a poverty rate of 3.43%. The median age in Elk River is 37.2 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.7 males.

28.4K
Total Population
672
Density (mi²)
417 1.49%
Growth

Elk River Population

Elk River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202628,4394171.49%
202528,0224161.51%
202427,6062440.89%
202327,3625952.22%
202226,7674961.89%
202126,2714321.67%
202025,9406762.68%
201925,2644071.64%
201824,8573621.48%
201724,4952220.91%
201624,2734301.8%
201523,8431810.76%
201423,6622771.18%
201323,3851370.59%
201223,24810%
201123,2472090.91%
201023,038640.28%
200016,4475,30447.6%
199011,1434,35864.23%
19806,78500%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 36.2 years

Elk River Adults

There are 20,135 adults, (3,663 of whom are seniors) in Elk River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 13,026 (48.6%)
Male: 13,767 (51.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Elk River includes 83.87% White, 4.79% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,47083.87%
Two or more races1,8787.01%
Black or African American1,2834.79%
Other race5982.23%
Asian4641.73%
Native American1000.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4511.68%
Other race3651.36%
White580.22%
Native American540.2%
Black or African American250.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,41283.65%
Two or more races1,4275.33%
Black or African American1,2584.7%
Asian4641.73%
Other race2330.87%
Native American460.17%

Elk River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Elk River 's average per capita income is $66,537. Household income levels show a median of $108,741. The poverty rate stands at 3.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$149,974-
Families$137,231$154,952
Households$108,741$133,537
Non Families$52,654$82,136

$66,537

Average Income

$108,741

Median Household Income

3.43%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)