City safety & data profile

Elk RiverMN

Elk River, MN is a 24K-resident city in Sherburne County with a median household income of $108,741.

Sherburne County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Elk River, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Elk River has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $370,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$108,741
Median income
$370,100
Median home
3.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Elk River

Elk River posts a median household income higher than 76% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 24%
by median income, US cities

Where Elk River income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$108,741 Top 24% higher than 76% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Elk River, MN beyond the headline numbers

Elk River sits inside Sherburne County, Minnesota, at roughly 45.30°N, -93.57°W. Population 23,963, $108,741 median household income. Median home value $370,100, median rent $1,283. Poverty rate 3.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Elk River's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.4%, then short sleep duration at 29%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Elk River from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,963
Elk River
Median Income
$108,741
+60% vs avg
Median Home Value
$370,100
+63% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sherburne County) - Elk River's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
101K+13%
Median Income
$105,466+44%
Median Home Value
$361,400+87%
Poverty Rate
5.1%-35%
Unemployment
3%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Elk River, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
Poverty Rate
3.4% -76% vs avg
Unemployment 1.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.8%
Work From Home 15.8%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 83.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.4%
Short Sleep Duration
29%
High Blood Pressure
28.9%
Physical Inactivity
22.7%
Binge Drinking
21.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.6%
Current Smoking
13.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.9%
Current Asthma
9.8%
Diabetes
9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.6%
Annual Checkup 72.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Elk River, MN? ▼
Elk River, MN has a population of 23,963 people, located in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Elk River? ▼
The median household income in Elk River, MN is $108,741 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 3.4%.
What is the median home value in Elk River? ▼
The median home value in Elk River, MN is $370,100. Median rent is $1,283/month.
What are the top health concerns in Elk River? ▼
The top health indicators in Elk River include Obesity (38.4%), Short Sleep Duration (29%), High Blood Pressure (28.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Elk River? ▼
The median age in Elk River, MN is 37.2 years. 33.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Elk River, MN is located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. With a population of 24K and a $108,741 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Elk River area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Elk River's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Sherburne County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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