Elk River, MN

Elk River, Minnesota

Elk River, Minnesota, in Sherburne county, is 16 miles N of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 26 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is included in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 16,447 people lived in Elk River.

The People and Families of Elk River

In Elk River, about 65% of adults are married. Elk River is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Elk River without hitting a preschooler.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elk River had a median family income of $65,471. Many people in Elk River make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Elk River doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Elk River residents donated more money ($1,470) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Elk River Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Elk River are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Elk River, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Elk River, MN

Comparing Elk River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Elk River Almanac

Elk River Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Elk River Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Elk River residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Elk River, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Elk River High Schools (2004)

ELK RIVER SR.
900 SCHOOL ST.
763-241-3434
Serves 1,988 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

IVAN SAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL
1232 SCHOOL ST.
763-241-3530
A Non-traditional School
Serves 137 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

LEVEL 5
948 PROCTOR AVE
763-241-3450
A Special Education School
Serves 20 students.

Elk River Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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