Demographics & People — Elk River, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,367 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,800 |
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| Median Age | 37.2 |
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| Total Households | 9,633 |
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| Family Households | 6,412 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2072 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,994 |
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| Black or African American | 1,500 |
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| Asian | 296 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 996 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 8,388 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,379 |
| Norwegian | 3,692 |
| Other groups | 2,871 |
| Irish | 2,429 |
| English | 2,208 |
| American | 1,687 |
| Swedish | 1,544 |
| Finnish | 1,516 |
| Polish | 1,493 |
Language
| English Only | 22,966 |
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| Spanish | 713 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,743 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,329 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,770 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.8% |
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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 Elk River, Minnesota.
