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

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Elk River, Minnesota Info Snack

Population
24,894
Unemployment
2.6%
Poverty
3.9%
Median Home
$243,500
Median Income
$87,755
Median Rent
$1,040

Elk River SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
5

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

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

Elk River, MN Photos

Dwntwn Elk River
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Elk River in Minnesota

Map Of Elk River, MN

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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%

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