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Compare Elk River to Minneapolis

This post compares Elk River, Minnesota to Minneapolis, Minnesota across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Elk River (city) Minneapolis (city)
Population 23,924 411,452
Income (median) $57,060 $49,539
Home Value (median) $229,000 $222,600
White 92% 63%
Black 2% 18%
Asian 1% 6%
With Kids 41% 23%
Age (median) 37 32
Rentals 22% 52%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Elk River or Minneapolis?
A: Elk River has a much smaller population count than Minneapolis: 23924 compared with 411452 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Elk River or in Minneapolis?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Elk River.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Elk River or Minneapolis?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Elk River.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Minneapolis does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 22% for Elk River versus 52% for Minneapolis.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Elk River may include: Chaska, Ramsey, and Rosemount.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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