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Elk River, MN

Sherburne CountyElev. 273 m
Population
26,367
Median home
$338,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
26
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Elk River

With about 26,367 residents, Elk River is one of Minnesota's notable places. Elk River sits in Sherburne County. The median age is 37.3 and the median household income is $99,457. Homes carry a median value of $338,300, and about 80% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.4%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,367
Median age
37.3
Median household income
$99,457
Per-capita income
$47,759
Poverty rate
3.2%
High-school grad or higher
93.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
28.3 min
Work from home
14.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black5.6%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.5%
Sales & office19.3%
Production, transportation & material moving18.3%
Service12.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$338,300
Median gross rent
$1,269/mo
Owner-occupied
80%
Median year built
1995
Households
9,633
Avg. household size
2.67

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Elk River has 26 public schools — 7 elementary, 7 middle, 10 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading45%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

C.O.M.P.A.S.S.HighGrades 12–12
ELK RIVER SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
FAIRVIEW PROGRAMHighGrades 6–12
IVAN SAND AFTER SCHOOL CREDIT RECOVHighGrades 9–12
IVAN SAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
IVAN SAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUMMERHighGrades 10–12
IVAN SAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL- ISHighGrades 9–12
Online728 High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
SPECTRUM HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12charter
Spectrum Online High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Ivan Sand Middle School ALCMiddleGrades 6–8
Online728 Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
SALK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6MiddleGrades 6–6charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% below national
Elk River92
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 53% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime45% below national
Elk River1,082
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Elk River Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Elk River.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Sherburne County
Strong windRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Elk River is in Sherburne County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elk River sits in Sherburne County. Elevation ~273 m.

Map of Elk River
Elk River, MN
Where Elk River is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Elkhi StadiumElk River Water Tower
Notable people from Elk River
Joel OttoNate ProsserDorothy Stahl BradyEmma BatesKara SalmelaBlake HillmanMatt KierstedMadison BizalJonna Albers
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Nearby cities
Ramsey (7 mi)Andover (12 mi)Maple Grove (16 mi)Coon Rapids (16 mi)Brooklyn Park (19 mi)Blaine (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Elk River, MN (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Elk River, Minnesota.

Jason Owen Miller, 46
Elk River · 55330
Robert L Carter, 59ABSCONDER
Elk River · 55330
AKA Leon Butler, Nut Carter

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Elk River — frequently asked

What is the population of Elk River, Minnesota?
Elk River has a population of about 26,367, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elk River?
The median home value in Elk River is $338,300, and the median gross rent is $1,269/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elk River safe? What is the crime rate?
Elk River Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 92 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elk River face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sherburne County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Elk River?
Elk River has 26 public schools (7 elementary, 7 middle, 10 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elk River?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Elk River. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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