Elk River, MN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

24,894

Unemployment

2.6%

Poverty

3.9%

Median Home

$243,500

Median Income

$87,755

Median Rent

$1,040

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Elk River SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

9/10

Housing

Affordability

8.5

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Elk River, MN Crime Report

468
Total Crimes

1,837.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

-21.67%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Elk River / 100k People	Minnesota / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	468	1,837.7	2,402.4	2,346.0

Violent Crime	24	94.2	277.5	387.8
Murder	1	3.9	3.4	6.5
Robbery	1	3.9	68.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	15	58.9	166.5	279.7
Property Crime	444	1,743.4	2,124.9	1,958.2
Burglary	40	157.1	307.0	314.2
Larceny	373	1,464.6	1,567.8	1,398.0
Car Theft	31	121.7	250.0	246.0

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Elk River, MN Cost Of Living

106
Elk River's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Elk River	Minnesota	National Average
Overall	106	104	100

Services	112	106	100
Groceries	104	102	100
Health	103	113	100
Housing	114	101	100
Transportation	103	102	100
Utilities	96	98	100

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Elk River, MN Photos

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Rankings for Elk River in Minnesota

Ranks #36 in Cheapest Places To Live In Minnesota

Ranks #57 in Worst Places To Live In Minnesota

Ranks #58 in Safest Places In Minnesota

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Population over time in Elk River

Year	Population	% Change
2020	24,894	2.8%
2019	24,211	1.2%
2018	23,924	0.8%
2017	23,743	0.8%
2016	23,563	0.9%
2015	23,346	0.7%
2014	23,174	0.7%
2013	23,011	1.0%
2012	22,790	1.2%
2011	22,514	-

Race / Ethnicity in Elk River

White

88.0% (21,906)

African American

2.9% (718)

American Indian

0.2% (50)

Asian

1.2% (297)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

1.3% (314)

Two Or More

2.2% (544)

Hispanic

4.3% (1,065)

Race	Elk River	MN	USA
White	88.0%	79.0%	60.1%
African American	2.9%	6.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	1.2%	4.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	1.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.2%	3.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	4.3%	5.5%	18.2%

Gender in Elk River

Female

50.0% (12,443)

Male

50.0% (12,450)

Gender	Elk River	MN	USA
Female	50.0%	50.2%	50.8%
Male	50.0%	49.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Elk River for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

0.0% (0)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (1,244)

High School / GED

28.0% (6,970)

Some College

26.0% (6,472)

Associate's Degree

16.0% (3,983)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (4,480)

Master's Degree

5.0% (1,244)

Professional Degree

1.0% (248)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (248)

Education	Elk River	MN	USA
< 9th Grade	0.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	4.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	28.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	26.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	16.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	24.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Elk River, Minnesota

Less than $10,000

1.6% (40,570)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.4% (10,799)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.1% (126,673)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.5% (162,866)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.8% (292,750)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.3% (480,134)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.5% (310,262)

$100,000 to $149,999

28.4% (705,753)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.9% (222,700)

$200,000 or more

5.5% (136,889)

Income	Elk River	MN	USA
Less than $10,000	1.6%	4.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.4%	3.4%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.1%	7.0%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.5%	7.5%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.8%	11.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.3%	17.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.5%	14.1%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	28.4%	18.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.9%	8.2%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.5%	8.5%	8.3%