Demographics & People — Elbow Lake, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,158 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 476 |
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| Family Households | 314 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0127 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,087 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 434 |
| Norwegian | 411 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 177 |
| Swedish | 106 |
| Other groups | 69 |
| Irish | 68 |
| English | 61 |
| Polish | 34 |
| Swiss | 29 |
| Italian | 29 |
Language
| English Only | 1,047 |
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| Spanish | 9 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,065 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 60 |
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| Population 18+ | 811 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elbow Lake, Minnesota.
