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Elbow Lake, MN


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Elbow Lake, Minnesota

Elbow Lake, Minnesota, in Grant county, is 72 miles SE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 149 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 1,275 residents.

The People and Families of Elbow Lake

In Elbow Lake, about 60% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Elbow Lake than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elbow Lake had a median family income of $38,611.

Elbow Lake Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Elbow Lake was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Elbow Lake, 89% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in Elbow Lake let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Elbow Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Elbow Lake Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Elbow Lake, MN

Comparing Elbow Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men52
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built33
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