Elk River, MN Demographics

A map of Elk River's Population by Race

Elk River, Minnesota has an estimated population of 26,793, an increase from the 25,835 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, 3.6% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk River has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elk River, that probability was 27.1% in 2020 and 29.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk River is ranked the 38th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elk River was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk River's White Population

22,412 residents of Elk River, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk River is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Elk River ranks 656th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Elk River's population has decreased from 85.1% to 83.6%.

Elk River is more White than neighboring Otsego (80.4% White), and Ramsey (81.8% White). Elk River is less White than neighboring Zimmerman (85% White), Nowthen (95.9% White), and Albertville (87.7% White).

Elk River's Black Population

1,258 residents of Elk River, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk River is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Elk River ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.6%. Black residents' share of Elk River's population has increased from 4.1% to 4.7%.

Elk River is more Black than neighboring Zimmerman (0% Black), Nowthen (0% Black), and Albertville (2.5% Black). Elk River is less Black than neighboring Otsego (8.2% Black), and Ramsey (7.4% Black).

Elk River's Asian Population

464 residents of Elk River, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk River is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Elk River ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of Elk River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Elk River is more Asian than neighboring Nowthen (0% Asian), and Albertville (1% Asian). Elk River is less Asian than neighboring Otsego (3.6% Asian), Zimmerman (3.2% Asian), and Ramsey (3.3% Asian).

Elk River's Hispanic Population

953 residents of Elk River, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk River is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Elk River ranks 327th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Elk River is more Hispanic than neighboring Otsego (3.5% Hispanic), Nowthen (1.9% Hispanic), Albertville (2% Hispanic), and Ramsey (1.6% Hispanic). Elk River is less Hispanic than neighboring Zimmerman (3.8% Hispanic).

Elk River's Native American/Other Population

279 residents of Elk River, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elk River is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk River ranks 354th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Elk River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Otsego (0.7% Native American/Other), Zimmerman (0% Native American/Other), Nowthen (0.2% Native American/Other), Albertville (0% Native American/Other), and Ramsey (0.3% Native American/Other).

Elk River's Multiracial Population

1,427 residents of Elk River, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk River is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elk River ranks 280th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk River's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.3%.

Elk River is more Multiracial than neighboring Otsego (3.6% Multiracial), and Nowthen (1.9% Multiracial). Elk River is less Multiracial than neighboring Zimmerman (8% Multiracial), Albertville (6.8% Multiracial), and Ramsey (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.