Elk River, MN

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Elk River Overview

25,936
TOTAL POPULATION
13,216
MALE POPULATION
12,720
FEMALE POPULATION
103.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,745
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,089
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$95,597
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,961
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,737
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Elk River Zip Codes

Race in Elk River

The most populous races in Elk River are White / Caucasian (22,448 | 86.6%), Two or more Races (1,533 | 5.9%), and Black / African American (1,012 | 3.9%).
Race in Elk River
Race# Population% Population
Asian2901.1%
Black / African American1,0123.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9543.7%
Native / Alaskan300.1%
White / Caucasian22,44886.6%
Two or more Races1,5335.9%
Some other Race6232.4%
Total25,936100.0%

Ancestry in Elk River

The most populous ancestries reported in Elk River are German (8,388 | 32.3%), Norwegian (3,692 | 14.2%), Irish (2,429 | 9.4%), English (2,208 | 8.5%), and American (1,687 | 6.5%), together accounting for 71.0% of all Elk River residents.
Ancestry in Elk River
Ancestry# Population% Population
African200.1%
American1,6876.5%
Arab580.2%
Austrian270.1%
Bangladeshi940.4%
Belgian300.1%
Bhutanese420.2%
Bolivian70.0%
Brazilian70.0%
British1670.6%
Burmese830.3%
Canadian10.0%
Central American1170.4%
Cherokee70.0%
Chippewa2831.1%
Croatian210.1%
Czech2140.8%
Czechoslovakian270.1%
Danish4011.5%
Dutch2711.0%
English2,2088.5%
European4691.8%
Finnish1,5165.9%
French9783.8%
French Canadian2781.1%
German8,38832.3%
German Russian240.1%
Greek30.0%
Guatemalan460.2%
Hungarian830.3%
Indian (Asian)440.2%
Iraqi520.2%
Irish2,4299.4%
Italian2220.9%
Korean720.3%
Liberian60.0%
Malaysian770.3%
Mexican4781.8%
Native Hawaiian260.1%
Nigerian70.0%
Northern European350.1%
Norwegian3,69214.2%
Peruvian1100.4%
Polish1,4935.8%
Portuguese260.1%
Puerto Rican1350.5%
Romanian160.1%
Russian2290.9%
Salvadoran710.3%
Scandinavian4631.8%
Scotch-Irish430.2%
Scottish1940.7%
Sierra Leonean1310.5%
Sioux160.1%
Slovak90.0%
Somali330.1%
South American1170.4%
Spanish370.1%
Sri Lankan450.2%
Subsaharan African3421.3%
Sudanese110.0%
Swedish1,5445.9%
Swiss150.1%
Thai30.0%
Ukrainian1080.4%
Welsh1300.5%
Yugoslavian80.0%
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Immigrants in Elk River

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Elk River came from Africa (414 | 1.6%), Europe (345 | 1.3%), Eastern Europe (306 | 1.2%), Western Africa (282 | 1.1%), and Latin America (247 | 0.9%), together accounting for 6.1% of all Elk River residents.
Immigrants in Elk River
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4141.6%
Asia2450.9%
Bolivia70.0%
Canada300.1%
Central America2110.8%
China170.1%
Colombia10.0%
Eastern Africa1080.4%
Eastern Asia1000.4%
Eastern Europe3061.2%
El Salvador90.0%
England60.0%
Europe3451.3%
Germany100.0%
Guatemala390.2%
Honduras60.0%
India30.0%
Iraq60.0%
Kenya320.1%
Korea830.3%
Laos260.1%
Latin America2470.9%
Liberia130.1%
Mexico1570.6%
Moldova2220.9%
Nigeria40.0%
Northern Africa240.1%
Northern Europe290.1%
Peru280.1%
Philippines310.1%
Russia700.3%
Sierra Leone1310.5%
Somalia270.1%
South America360.1%
South Central Asia370.1%
South Eastern Asia1020.4%
Sri Lanka340.1%
Sudan240.1%
Thailand270.1%
Ukraine140.1%
Vietnam180.1%
Western Africa2821.1%
Western Asia60.0%
Western Europe100.0%
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Sex and Age in Elk River

Sex and Age in Elk River

The most populous age groups in Elk River are 25 to 29 Years (1,489 | 11.3%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,176 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Elk River
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years773 (5.9%)946 (7.4%)
5 to 9 Years938 (7.1%)790 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years812 (6.1%)795 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years645 (4.9%)986 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years902 (6.8%)443 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,489 (11.3%)1,118 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,133 (8.6%)833 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years938 (7.1%)1,176 (9.2%)
40 to 44 Years1,022 (7.7%)740 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years664 (5.0%)744 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years835 (6.3%)743 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years755 (5.7%)897 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years727 (5.5%)629 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years547 (4.1%)553 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years347 (2.6%)561 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years276 (2.1%)328 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years249 (1.9%)136 (1.1%)
85 Years and over164 (1.2%)302 (2.4%)
Total13,216 (100.0%)12,720 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Elk River

Median Family Size in Elk River

The median family size in Elk River is 3.19 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,829 | 76.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (980 | 15.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Elk River
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,829 (76.1%)3.32
Single Male/Father534 (8.4%)2.93
Single Female/Mother980 (15.4%)2.67
Total Families6,343 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Elk River

The median household size in Elk River is 2.67 persons per household, with married-couple households (4,829 | 51.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (3,106 | 32.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Elk River
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,829 (51.1%)3.35
Single Male/Father534 (5.7%)3.23
Single Female/Mother980 (10.4%)3.24
Non-family3,106 (32.9%)1.35
Total Households9,449 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Elk River

Out of a total of 9,449 households in Elk River, 6,343 (67.1%) are family households, while 3,106 (32.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,222, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,325.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Elk River
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,325 (24.6%)
2-Person Households2,222 (23.5%)613 (6.5%)
3-Person Households1,394 (14.7%)143 (1.5%)
4-Person Households1,877 (19.9%)12 (0.1%)
5-Person Households520 (5.5%)13 (0.1%)
6-Person Households139 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households191 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,343 (67.1%)3,106 (32.9%)

Female Fertility in Elk River

Fertility by Age in Elk River

Average fertility rate in Elk River is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 140.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Elk River
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years334 (82.7%)140.0
35 to 50 years70 (17.3%)24.0
Total404 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elk River

64.1% of women with births (404) in Elk River are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Elk River
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years189 (56.6%)145 (43.4%)
35 to 50 years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total259 (64.1%)145 (35.9%)

Fertility by Education in Elk River

Average fertility rate in Elk River is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 80.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Elk River
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School57 (14.1%)63.0
High School Diploma83 (20.5%)73.0
College or Associate's Degree135 (33.4%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree107 (26.5%)80.0
Graduate Degree22 (5.4%)48.0
Total404 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elk River

35.9% of women with births in Elk River are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Elk River
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
High School Diploma83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree129 (95.6%)6 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree25 (23.4%)82 (76.6%)
Graduate Degree22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total259 (64.1%)145 (35.9%)

Income in Elk River

Income Overview in Elk River

Per Capita Income in Elk River is $42,745, while median incomes of families and households are $115,089 and $95,597 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income25,936$42,745
Median Family Income6,343$115,089
Mean Family Income6,343$128,345
Median Household Income9,449$95,597
Mean Household Income9,449$113,936
Income Deficit6,343$8,961
Wage / Income Gap (%)25,93616.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)25,93683.92¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index25,9360.38

Earnings by Sex in Elk River

Average Earnings in Elk River are $53,571, $56,503 for men and $47,416 for women, a difference of 16.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Elk River
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,336 (54.7%)$56,503
Female6,904 (45.3%)$47,416
Total15,240 (100.0%)$53,571

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elk River

The most common earnings brackets in Elk River are $100,000+ for men (1,520 | 18.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (868 | 12.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Elk River
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less170 (2.0%)255 (3.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999386 (4.6%)233 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49950 (0.6%)180 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999144 (1.7%)114 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499151 (1.8%)293 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999157 (1.9%)132 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499132 (1.6%)196 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99960 (0.7%)8 (0.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499174 (2.1%)198 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99953 (0.6%)76 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999326 (3.9%)326 (4.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999344 (4.1%)430 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999492 (5.9%)347 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999323 (3.9%)349 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999486 (5.8%)496 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999497 (6.0%)234 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999836 (10.0%)823 (11.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999761 (9.1%)561 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,274 (15.3%)868 (12.6%)
$100,000+1,520 (18.2%)785 (11.4%)
Total8,336 (100.0%)6,904 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elk River

Average earnings in Elk River are $61,561 for men and $54,706 for women, a difference of 11.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $92,069, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $49,180. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,357, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $37,610.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Elk River
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$58,407$0
High School Diploma$49,180$37,610
College or Associate's Degree$62,292$47,146
Bachelor's Degree$92,069$69,663
Graduate Degree$84,954$80,357
Total$61,561$54,706

Family Income in Elk River

Family Income Brackets in Elk River

According to the Elk River family income data, there are 1,757 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.7% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 63 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Elk River
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000701.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991272.0%
$15,000 to $24,999631.0%
$25,000 to $34,999821.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993305.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,10417.4%
$75,000 to $99,99981212.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,75727.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,23719.5%
$200,000+76812.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elk River

6-person families (150 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Elk River with $195,547 per family, while 2-person families (2,591 | 40.8%) have the highest median income of $46,544 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Elk River
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,591 (40.8%)$93,087
3-Person Families1,327 (20.9%)$127,361
4-Person Families1,621 (25.6%)$127,697
5-Person Families516 (8.1%)$140,183
6-Person Families150 (2.4%)$195,547
7+ Person Families138 (2.2%)$108,810
Total6,343 (100.0%)$115,089

Family Income by Number of Earners in Elk River

The median family income in Elk River is $115,089, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,079) having the highest median family income of $166,250, while families with no earners (647) have the lowest median family income of $70,052, accounting for 17.0% and 10.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Elk River
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners647 (10.2%)$70,052
1 Earner1,739 (27.4%)$71,376
2 Earners2,878 (45.4%)$136,296
3+ Earners1,079 (17.0%)$166,250
Total6,343 (100.0%)$115,089

Household Income in Elk River

Household Income Brackets in Elk River

With 2,202 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Elk River, accounting for 23.3% of all households. In contrast, only 38 households (0.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Elk River
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002742.9%
$10,000 to $14,999380.4%
$15,000 to $24,9994825.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993974.2%
$35,000 to $49,9998328.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,67217.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,12411.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,20223.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,49315.8%
$200,000+9269.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Elk River

The median household income in Elk River is $95,597, with the highest median household income of $138,988 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,085 households (32.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 216 households (2.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Elk River
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years216 (2.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years3,884 (41.1%)$106,806
45 to 64 Years3,085 (32.7%)$138,988
65+ Years2,264 (24.0%)$55,641
Total9,449 (100.0%)$95,597

Poverty in Elk River

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk River

With 3.2% poverty level for males and 6.4% for females among the residents of Elk River, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 39 males (19.2%) and 192 females (23.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk River
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60 (7.9%)45 (4.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years50 (4.7%)17 (2.1%)
12 to 14 Years19 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years39 (19.2%)6 (2.5%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years27 (2.7%)192 (23.4%)
25 to 34 Years40 (1.6%)232 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years64 (3.6%)114 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (1.5%)11 (0.7%)
55 to 64 Years19 (1.3%)94 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years35 (4.0%)72 (6.5%)
75 Years and over34 (5.1%)24 (3.5%)
Total409 (3.2%)807 (6.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk River

According to the poverty statistics in Elk River, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Elk River
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years697 (92.1%)886 (95.2%)
5 Years137 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,009 (95.3%)809 (97.9%)
12 to 14 Years503 (96.4%)536 (100.0%)
15 Years164 (80.8%)233 (97.5%)
16 and 17 Years307 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years982 (97.3%)629 (76.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,434 (98.4%)1,710 (88.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,702 (96.4%)1,788 (94.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,436 (98.5%)1,476 (99.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,436 (98.7%)1,419 (93.8%)
65 to 74 Years840 (96.0%)1,037 (93.5%)
75 Years and over627 (94.9%)654 (96.5%)
Total12,274 (96.8%)11,763 (93.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elk River

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Elk River show that 1.2% or 56 of the total 4,829 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 57.1%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Elk River
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,535 (98.1%)48 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,688 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children544 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Total4,773 (98.8%)56 (1.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elk River

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Elk River
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)49 (16.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)126 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)175 (17.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elk River

The poverty data for Elk River shows that 56 of the married-couple family households (1.2%) and 175 of the single-parent households (11.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (57.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 126 household (13.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Elk River
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children48 (1.9%)49 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)126 (13.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children8 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total56 (1.2%)175 (11.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Elk River

Employment by Class of Employer in Elk River

Among the 14,096 employed individuals in Elk River, private company employees (10,482 | 74.4%), local government employees (1,273 | 9.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (886 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Elk River
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,48274.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4663.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4353.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations8866.3%
Local Government Employees1,2739.0%
State Government Employees3522.5%
Federal Government Employees2021.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total14,096100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Elk River

According to the labor force statistics for Elk River, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,440), 72.1% or 14,737 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 295 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 92.6% or 2,765 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.4% or 53 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Elk River
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years674 (56.7%)7 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,215 (90.3%)53 (4.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,036 (78.1%)49 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,785 (90.8%)39 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,291 (84.9%)92 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,765 (92.6%)50 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years1,482 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years951 (70.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years540 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,737 (72.1%)295 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elk River

According to labor force statistics for Elk River, 85.2% of individuals (12,305) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,443) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 234 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.5% or 3,998 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.7% or 111 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Elk River
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School340 (43.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2,995 (79.1%)140 (3.7%)
College / Associate Degree4,979 (90.5%)132 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,998 (91.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,305 (85.2%)274 (1.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Elk River

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elk River are Management (1,551 | 10.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,212 | 8.4%), Community & Social Service (1,111 | 7.7%), Business & Financial (969 | 6.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (695 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Elk River

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Elk River, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.8%), Life, Physical & Social Science (82.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (92.1%), Health Technologists (86.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (84.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Elk River
OccupationMaleFemale
Management828 (53.4%)723 (46.6%)
Business & Financial271 (28.0%)698 (72.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science965 (79.6%)247 (20.4%)
Computers & Mathematics448 (76.3%)139 (23.7%)
Architecture & Engineering327 (82.8%)68 (17.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science190 (82.6%)40 (17.4%)
Community & Social Service 255 (23.0%)856 (77.0%)
Education, Arts & Media90 (42.1%)124 (57.9%)
Legal Services & Support13 (17.1%)63 (82.9%)
Education Instruction & Library107 (15.4%)588 (84.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment45 (35.7%)81 (64.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating51 (7.9%)592 (92.1%)
Health Technologists51 (13.1%)338 (86.9%)
Total (Category)2,370 (43.2%)3,116 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)7,768 (53.8%)6,680 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Elk River are Food Preparation & Serving (634 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (526 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (315 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (282 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (274 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Elk River

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Elk River, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (84.8%), Security & Protection (74.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (97.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (75.9%), and Healthcare Support (70.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Elk River
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support156 (29.7%)370 (70.3%)
Security & Protection203 (74.1%)71 (25.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention95 (84.8%)17 (15.2%)
Law Enforcement108 (66.7%)54 (33.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving153 (24.1%)481 (75.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance198 (70.2%)84 (29.8%)
Personal Care & Service7 (2.2%)308 (97.8%)
Total (Category)717 (35.3%)1,314 (64.7%)
Total (Overall)7,768 (53.8%)6,680 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Elk River are Office & Administration (1,561 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (1,214 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Elk River

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Elk River
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related664 (54.7%)550 (45.3%)
Office & Administration367 (23.5%)1,194 (76.5%)
Total (Category)1,031 (37.1%)1,744 (62.8%)
Total (Overall)7,768 (53.8%)6,680 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Elk River are Construction & Extraction (947 | 6.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (488 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (61 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Elk River

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Elk River
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (55.7%)27 (44.3%)
Construction & Extraction947 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair431 (88.3%)57 (11.7%)
Total (Category)1,412 (94.4%)84 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)7,768 (53.8%)6,680 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Elk River are Production (1,424 | 9.9%), Material Moving (854 | 5.9%), and Transportation (382 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Elk River

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Elk River
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,269 (89.1%)155 (10.9%)
Transportation382 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving587 (68.7%)267 (31.3%)
Total (Category)2,238 (84.1%)422 (15.9%)
Total (Overall)7,768 (53.8%)6,680 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Elk River

Employment Industries in Elk River

The major employment industries in Elk River include Manufacturing (2,581 | 17.9%), Retail Trade (2,018 | 14.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,005 | 13.9%), Construction (1,505 | 10.4%), and Educational Services (894 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Elk River

Employment Industries by Sex in Elk River

The Elk River industries that see more men than women are Construction (85.0%), Administrative & Support (77.6%), and Manufacturing (74.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (92.2%), and Educational Services (81.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Elk River
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting50 (64.9%)27 (35.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,279 (85.0%)226 (15.0%)
Manufacturing1,919 (74.4%)662 (25.7%)
Wholesale Trade182 (70.0%)78 (30.0%)
Retail Trade1,105 (54.8%)913 (45.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing304 (65.1%)163 (34.9%)
Utilities55 (64.7%)30 (35.3%)
Information9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
Finance & Insurance369 (41.3%)524 (58.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing12 (7.8%)142 (92.2%)
Professional & Scientific470 (60.1%)312 (39.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support280 (77.6%)81 (22.4%)
Educational Services164 (18.3%)730 (81.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance390 (19.5%)1,615 (80.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation102 (70.3%)43 (29.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services273 (42.8%)365 (57.2%)
Public Administration417 (55.2%)339 (44.8%)
Total7,768 (53.8%)6,680 (46.2%)

Education in Elk River

School Enrollment in Elk River

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,892 students in Elk River are high school (1,485 | 25.2%), middle school (1,270 | 21.5%), and college / undergraduate (1,030 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in Elk River
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2344.0%
Kindergarten69111.7%
Elementary School1,00217.0%
Middle School1,27021.5%
High School1,48525.2%
College / Undergraduate1,03017.5%
Graduate / Professional1803.0%
Total5,892100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elk River

Out of a total of 5,892 students who are enrolled in schools in Elk River, 648 (11.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,244 (89.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 128 (39.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,044 (98.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Elk River
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds113 (69.8%)49 (30.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,506 (91.5%)139 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,564 (97.3%)43 (2.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,044 (98.2%)19 (1.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds243 (68.6%)111 (31.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds373 (93.2%)27 (6.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds193 (60.1%)128 (39.9%)
35 Years and over208 (61.2%)132 (38.8%)
Total5,244 (89.0%)648 (11.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elk River

Business (1,739 | 32.1%), education (650 | 12.0%), science & technology (506 | 9.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (448 | 8.3%), and engineering (368 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 5,424 individuals in Elk River who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Elk River
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2464.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4488.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1292.4%
Psychology2464.5%
Social Sciences1733.2%
Engineering3686.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies300.5%
Science & Technology5069.3%
Business1,73932.1%
Education65012.0%
Literature & Languages1041.9%
Liberal Arts & History2324.3%
Visual & Performing Arts400.7%
Communications2013.7%
Arts & Humanities3125.8%
Total5,424100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Elk River

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elk River

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Elk River are males with 2 vehicles (3,163, accounting for 42.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,919, making up 47.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Elk River
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle22 (0.3%)92 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle609 (8.2%)860 (12.9%)
2 Vehicles3,163 (42.7%)2,919 (43.8%)
3 Vehicles2,199 (29.7%)1,748 (26.2%)
4 Vehicles816 (11.0%)604 (9.1%)
5 or more Vehicles596 (8.1%)445 (6.7%)
Total7,405 (100.0%)6,668 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Elk River

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Elk River are 10 to 14 minutes (1,644 commuters, 13.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,570 commuters, 12.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,545 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Elk River
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2001.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1,0708.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1,64413.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,44311.5%
20 to 24 Minutes1,54512.4%
25 to 29 Minutes7816.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,57012.6%
35 to 39 Minutes7576.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0808.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1,31810.5%
60 to 89 Minutes8246.6%
90 or more Minutes2672.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Elk River

The most common commute times in Elk River are 30 to 34 minutes (942 commuters, 14.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (840 commuters, 14.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Elk River
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes54 (0.8%)146 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes412 (6.2%)658 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes804 (12.0%)840 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes824 (12.3%)619 (10.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes809 (12.1%)736 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes332 (5.0%)449 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes942 (14.1%)628 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes429 (6.4%)328 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes603 (9.0%)477 (8.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes819 (12.2%)499 (8.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes500 (7.5%)324 (5.6%)
90 or more Minutes155 (2.3%)112 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elk River

The most frequent times of departure to work in Elk River are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,117, 16.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (850, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Elk River
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM483 (7.2%)373 (6.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM632 (9.5%)324 (5.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM522 (7.8%)458 (7.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,117 (16.7%)749 (12.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM776 (11.6%)722 (12.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM827 (12.4%)850 (14.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM712 (10.6%)710 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM452 (6.8%)410 (7.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM20 (0.3%)124 (2.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM285 (4.3%)326 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM61 (0.9%)162 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM37 (0.5%)80 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM531 (8.0%)145 (2.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM228 (3.4%)383 (6.6%)
Total6,683 (100.0%)5,816 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Elk River

Occupancy by Ownership in Elk River

Of the total 9,449 dwellings in Elk River, owner-occupied units account for 7,420 (78.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,029 (21.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Elk River
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,42078.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,02921.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,449100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Elk River

Occupancy by Household Size in Elk River
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,32524.6%
2-Person Household2,83530.0%
3-Person Household1,53716.3%
4+ Person Household2,75229.1%
Total Housing Units9,449100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elk River

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Elk River
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,383 (59.5%)942 (40.5%)
2-Person Household2,309 (81.5%)526 (18.5%)
3-Person Household1,229 (80.0%)308 (20.0%)
4+ Person Household2,499 (90.8%)253 (9.2%)
Total Housing Units7,420 (78.5%)2,029 (21.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elk River

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Elk River
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School374 (75.6%)121 (24.4%)
High School Diploma1,366 (71.0%)557 (29.0%)
College/Associate Degree2,935 (72.1%)1,136 (27.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,745 (92.7%)215 (7.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elk River

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Elk River
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,16722.9%
35 to 44 Years1,93320.5%
45 to 54 Years1,51716.1%
55 to 64 Years1,56816.6%
65 to 74 Years1,31814.0%
75 to 84 Years6066.4%
85 Years and Over3403.6%
Total9,449100.0%

Housing Finances in Elk River

Median Income by Occupancy in Elk River

Median Income by Occupancy in Elk River
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,420 (78.5%)$118,386
Renter-Occupied2,029 (21.5%)$50,601
Average9,449 (100.0%)$95,597

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elk River

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Elk River
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000153 (2.1%)16 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999101 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)41 (2.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99973 (1.0%)58 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99970 (0.9%)283 (14.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999181 (2.4%)219 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999454 (6.1%)379 (18.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,255 (16.9%)418 (20.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999741 (10.0%)382 (18.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,057 (27.7%)144 (7.1%)
$150,000 or more2,335 (31.5%)89 (4.4%)
Total7,420 (100.0%)2,029 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elk River

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Elk River
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300181 (2.4%)29 (1.4%)
$300 to $499198 (2.7%)231 (11.4%)
$500 to $7991,045 (14.1%)141 (7.0%)
$800 to $999398 (5.4%)224 (11.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,628 (21.9%)717 (35.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,745 (23.5%)523 (25.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,356 (18.3%)70 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999586 (7.9%)70 (3.5%)
$3,000 or more283 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,420 (100.0%)2,029 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Elk River

Housing Structures in Elk River

Housing Structures in Elk River
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,12564.8%
Single Unit, Attached1,57316.7%
2 Unit Apartments620.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2702.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1091.1%
10 or more Apartments1,31013.9%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total9,449100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elk River

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Elk River
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,899 (96.3%)226 (3.7%)
Single Unit, Attached1,206 (76.7%)367 (23.3%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (14.5%)53 (85.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments252 (93.3%)18 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments14 (12.8%)95 (87.2%)
10 or more Apartments40 (3.0%)1,270 (97.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,420 (78.5%)2,029 (21.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elk River

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Elk River
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6 (0.1%)162 (8.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms242 (3.3%)624 (30.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,244 (16.8%)761 (37.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,858 (38.5%)304 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms3,070 (41.4%)178 (8.8%)
Total7,420 (100.0%)2,029 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elk River

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Elk River
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,339 (85.4%)1,080 (53.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas274 (3.7%)97 (4.8%)
Electricity690 (9.3%)719 (35.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene36 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels71 (1.0%)65 (3.2%)
No Fuel Used10 (0.1%)68 (3.4%)
Total7,420 (100.0%)2,029 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Elk River

Household Vehicle Usage in Elk River
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle59 (0.8%)283 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle1,468 (19.8%)1,001 (49.3%)
2 Vehicles3,347 (45.1%)667 (32.9%)
3 or more Vehicles2,546 (34.3%)78 (3.8%)
Total7,420 (100.0%)2,029 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Elk River

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Elk River

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7325,688
Median Property Value$307,500$305,100
Median Household Income$95,000$1,980
Monthly Housing Costs$730$283
Real Estate Taxes$3,915$21

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elk River

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Elk River
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00025 (1.4%)97 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)10 (0.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999801 (46.3%)2,649 (46.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999763 (44.1%)2,469 (43.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999133 (7.7%)383 (6.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99910 (0.6%)22 (0.4%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)58 (1.0%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)5,688 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elk River

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Elk River
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00021 (1.2%)77 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99968 (3.9%)233 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999113 (6.5%)75 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999179 (10.3%)68 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999320 (18.5%)275 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999177 (10.2%)935 (16.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999499 (28.8%)564 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more355 (20.5%)1,558 (27.4%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)5,688 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elk River

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Elk River
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x360 (20.8%)125,612 (2,208.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x455 (26.3%)1,551 (27.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x255 (14.7%)1,797 (31.6%)
4.0x or more662 (38.2%)957 (16.8%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)5,688 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elk River

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Elk River
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49998 (5.7%)189 (3.3%)
$800 to $1,4991,590 (91.8%)328 (5.8%)
Total1,732 (100.0%)5,688 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Elk River

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk River

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk River
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,056 (98.9%)23 (1.1%)
6 to 18 Years4,324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,097 (97.6%)51 (2.4%)
26 to 34 Years3,632 (94.1%)229 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,537 (96.4%)131 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,884 (97.9%)61 (2.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,950 (99.4%)18 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,962 (98.9%)22 (1.1%)
75 Years and older1,339 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24,781 (97.9%)535 (2.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elk River

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Elk River
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,056 (98.9%)23 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,097 (97.6%)51 (2.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elk River

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Elk River
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000874 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,896 (93.9%)123 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,534 (95.8%)157 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,846 (97.8%)64 (2.2%)
$100,000 and over15,580 (98.8%)191 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk River

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Elk River
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6395 (19.0%)1,723 (82.9%)
6 to 18 Years338 (7.8%)4,031 (93.2%)
19 to 25 Years328 (15.3%)1,799 (83.8%)
25 to 34 Years600 (15.5%)3,131 (81.1%)
35 to 44 Years377 (10.3%)3,251 (88.6%)
45 to 54 Years309 (10.5%)2,737 (92.9%)
55 to 64 Years379 (12.8%)2,743 (92.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,882 (94.9%)1,447 (72.9%)
75 Years and over1,330 (99.3%)988 (73.8%)
Total5,938 (23.5%)21,850 (86.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elk River

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Elk River
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (2.2%)
5 to 17 Years34 (1.5%)55 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years192 (5.5%)150 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years371 (7.9%)333 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years193 (22.1%)334 (30.1%)
75 Years and over415 (62.8%)333 (49.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Elk River

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Elk River: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (2.2%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)26 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years43 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years243 (5.2%)115 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years118 (13.5%)34 (3.1%)
75 Years and over306 (46.3%)100 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Elk River: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (2.2%)
5 to 17 Years11 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)27 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (0.3%)14 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years51 (5.8%)56 (5.1%)
75 Years and over11 (1.7%)74 (10.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Elk River: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years34 (1.5%)29 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years22 (0.6%)81 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years58 (1.2%)24 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years24 (2.7%)209 (18.9%)
75 Years and over102 (15.4%)67 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Elk River: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years65 (1.4%)197 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years63 (7.2%)283 (25.5%)
75 Years and over224 (33.9%)253 (37.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Elk River: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (1.1%)22 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years56 (1.2%)68 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years42 (4.8%)49 (4.4%)
75 Years and over71 (10.7%)78 (11.5%)

Technology Access in Elk River

Computing Device Access in Elk River

Computing Device Access in Elk River
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8,13186.1%
Smartphone8,53290.3%
Tablet6,60769.9%
No Computing Device4374.6%
Total9,449100.0%

Internet Access in Elk River

Internet Access in Elk River
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet380.4%
Broadband Home7,46879.0%
Cellular Data Only1,02210.8%
Satellite Internet5816.1%
No Internet7768.2%
Total9,449100.0%

Elk River Summary

Elk River, Minnesota is a city located in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The city is situated along the banks of the Elk River, which is a tributary of the Mississippi River. The city is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis and is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 22,974.

History

The area that is now Elk River was first settled in the late 1800s by settlers from Sweden and Norway. The first permanent settlement was established in 1856 by a group of Swedish immigrants led by John Anderson. The settlement was originally known as Anderson’s Settlement, but was later renamed Elk River after the nearby river.
In 1872, the first post office was established in the settlement and the town was officially incorporated in 1877. The town grew slowly but steadily over the next several decades, and by the early 1900s, the population had grown to over 1,000.
In the early 20th century, the town began to experience rapid growth due to the construction of the Great Northern Railway. The railway connected the town to Minneapolis and St. Paul, and allowed for the easy transportation of goods and people. This led to an influx of new residents and businesses, and the population of the town grew to over 5,000 by the 1950s.

Geography

Elk River is located in Sherburne County, Minnesota, approximately 30 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The city is situated along the banks of the Elk River, which is a tributary of the Mississippi River. The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.
The city is located in a region of rolling hills and forests, and is surrounded by several lakes, including Big Lake, Lake Orono, and Lake George. The city is also located near the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, which is a popular destination for bird watching and other outdoor activities.

Economy

Elk River’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including 3M, Andersen Windows, and Polaris Industries. The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Target, Walmart, and Home Depot.
The city is also home to several smaller businesses, including restaurants, bars, and other retail stores. The city is also home to several medical facilities, including the Elk River Medical Center and the Elk River Surgery Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 22,974. The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 2.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,945, and the median income for a family was $71,945. The per capita income for the city was $27,945. About 4.3% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Elk River?
Total Population of Elk River is 25,936.
What is the Total Male Population of Elk River?
Total Male Population of Elk River is 13,216.
What is the Total Female Population of Elk River?
Total Female Population of Elk River is 12,720.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Elk River?
There are 103.90 Males per 100 Females in Elk River.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Elk River?
There are 96.25 Females per 100 Males in Elk River.
What is the Median Population Age in Elk River?
Median Population Age in Elk River is 35.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Elk River
Average Family Size in Elk River is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Elk River
Average Household Size in Elk River is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Elk River?
Per Capita income in Elk River is $42,745.
What is the Median Family Income in Elk River?
Median Family Income in Elk River is $115,089.
What is the Median Household income in Elk River?
Median Household Income in Elk River is $95,597.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Elk River?
Income or Wage Gap in Elk River is 16.1%.
Women in Elk River earn 83.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Elk River?
Family Income Deficit in Elk River is $8,961.
Families that are below poverty line in Elk River earn $8,961 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Elk River?
Inequality or Gini Index in Elk River is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Elk River?
There are 14,737 People in the Labor Forcein in Elk River.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Elk River?
72.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Elk River.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Elk River?
Unemployment Rate in Elk River is 2.0%.