Elk River

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

Elk River is a city located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. Elk River has a 2025 population of 28,276. It is also the county seat of Sherburne County. Elk River is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,941 in 2020.

The average household income in Elk River is $126,887 with a poverty rate of 3.2%. The median age in Elk River is 37.3 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Elk River includes 83.41% White, 5.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	21,994	83.41%
Two or more races	1,843	6.99%
Black or African American	1,500	5.69%
Other race	637	2.42%
Asian	296	1.12%
Native American	97	0.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Elk River Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Elk River's average per capita income is $62,206. Household income levels show a median of $99,457. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%.

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	$144,650	-
Families	$130,112	$149,469
Households	$99,457	$126,887
Non Families	$53,902	$74,585

$62,206

Average Income

$99,457

Median Household Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate