Elk River, MN Profile
Elk River, MN, population 23,236, is located
in Minnesota's Sherburne county,
about 26.8 miles from Minneapolis and 34.0 miles from St Paul.
Through the 90's Elk River's population has grown by about 48%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Elk River has grown by about 30%. Since 2005 Elk River's population has grown by about 10%.
Elk River's property crime levels tend to be higher than Minnesota's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Elk River tend to be lower than Minnesota's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 97% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 6.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 16,456 | N/A |
| 2001 | 17,433 | 5.94% |
| 2002 | 18,317 | 5.07% |
| 2003 | 18,961 | 3.52% |
| 2004 | 20,107 | 6.04% |
| 2005 | 21,205 | 5.46% |
| 2006 | 22,011 | 3.80% |
| 2007 | 22,632 | 2.82% |
| 2008 | 23,085 | 2.00% |
| 2009 | 23,236 | 0.65% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $58,114 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 150 |
| 2002 | 107 |
| 2003 | 88 |
| 2004 | 106 |
| 2005 | 187 |
| 2006 | N/A |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 5 | 2 | 18 |
| 2002 |
0 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| 2003 |
0 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 |
0 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| 2005 |
0 | 8 | 6 | 24 |
| 2006 |
1 | - | 3 | 11 |
| 2007 |
0 | - | 4 | 21 |
| 2008 |
0 | - | 4 | 14 |
| 2009 |
0 | - | 4 | 11 |
| 2010 |
0 | - | 2 | 10 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,078 |
| 2002 | 4,552 |
| 2003 | 3,495 |
| 2004 | 4,082 |
| 2005 | 3,730 |
| 2006 | 3,917 |
| 2007 | 3,931 |
| 2008 | 3,424 |
| 2009 | 2,726 |
| 2010 | 2,527 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
74 |
585 |
19 |
| 2002 |
113 |
626 |
25 |
| 2003 |
88 |
526 |
22 |
| 2004 |
96 |
635 |
42 |
| 2005 |
121 |
614 |
24 |
| 2006 |
141 |
669 |
31 |
| 2007 |
127 |
764 |
22 |
| 2008 |
91 |
694 |
25 |
| 2009 |
71 |
565 |
20 |
| 2010 |
52 |
536 |
19 |
Location
| Elevation | 900 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 42.7 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1.2 Square Miles |
