Elk River, MN Demographics

A map of Elk River's Population by Race

Elk River, Minnesota had a population of 25,835 in 2020. It was 85.1% White, 4.1% Black, 1.8% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elk River, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Elk River is the 42nd most populous. 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's White Population

21,979 residents of Elk River identify as White, or 85.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Elk River slightly larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Elk River is ranked #653 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elk River is more White than neighboring Albertville (83.7% White), and Ramsey (81.7% White). Elk River is less White than neighboring Otsego (86.3% White), Zimmerman (89.4% White), and Nowthen (91.6% White).

Elk River's Black Population

1,061 residents of Elk River identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elk River roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Elk River is ranked #82 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elk River is more Black than neighboring Otsego (3.5% Black), Zimmerman (0.8% Black), and Nowthen (0.7% Black). Elk River is less Black than neighboring Albertville (4.6% Black), and Ramsey (6.5% Black).

Elk River's Asian Population

456 residents of Elk River identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elk River roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Elk River is ranked #153 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elk River is more Asian than neighboring Zimmerman (1.1% Asian), and Nowthen (1.6% Asian). Elk River is less Asian than neighboring Otsego (2.2% Asian), Albertville (2.7% Asian), and Ramsey (3.2% Asian).

Elk River's Hispanic Population

991 residents of Elk River identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elk River roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Elk River is ranked #325 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elk River is more Hispanic than neighboring Otsego (3.1% Hispanic), Zimmerman (3% Hispanic), Nowthen (2% Hispanic), Albertville (3.5% Hispanic), and Ramsey (3.5% Hispanic).

Elk River's Native American/Other Population

223 residents of Elk River identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elk River roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Elk River is ranked #325 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elk River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Otsego (0.7% Native American/Other), Zimmerman (0.5% Native American/Other), Nowthen (0.6% Native American/Other), Albertville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ramsey (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elk River's Multiracial Population

1,125 residents of Elk River identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elk River roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Elk River is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elk River is more Multiracial than neighboring Otsego (4.3% Multiracial), and Nowthen (3.5% Multiracial). Elk River is less Multiracial than neighboring Zimmerman (5.3% Multiracial), Albertville (4.7% Multiracial), and Ramsey (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.