Elbow Lake is a CDP located in Grant County Minnesota. Elbow Lake has a 2024 population of 92. It is also the county seat of Grant County. Elbow Lake is currently growing at a rate of 6.98% annually but its population has decreased by -4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 96 in 2020.
The average household income in Elbow Lake is $34,527 with a poverty rate of 49.37%. The median age in Elbow Lake is 35.3 years: 34.9 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elbow Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 53 | 67.09% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 20.25% |
| White | 10 | 12.66% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30 | 2.63 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 10 | 4.2 | 20 | 80 |
| Non Family | 10 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 7 | 3.14 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 3 | 1.67 | 0 | 100 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
43.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 24.53% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 15 | 28.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 13.21% |
| Some College | 14 | 26.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 31 | 22 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,893 | $0 | $26,071 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $0 | $0 |
$25,893
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$26,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.67% of Elbow Lake residents speak only English, while 8.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 8.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 53 | 31 | 58.49% |
| Multiple | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| White | 9 | 1 | 11.11% |
49.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
56.41%
Male Poverty Rate
42.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elbow Lake is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elbow Lake is White, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 20%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70% |
| Some College | 44.44% |
| High School | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 14.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,375 | $43,265 |
| Households | $27,500 | $34,527 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,750 | $17,050 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 30% |
| Native American | 3 | 9.09% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.6%
Labor Force Participation
27.1%
Employment Rate
23.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.68%
Born in Elbow Lake
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Elbow Lake residents were born in the United States, with 74.68% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92 | 6 | 6.98% |
| 2023 | 86 | 7 | 8.86% |
| 2022 | 79 | -17 | -17.71% |
| 2021 | 96 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 96 | 17 | 21.52% |
| 2019 | 79 | -3 | -3.66% |
| 2018 | 82 | 9 | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 73 | 4 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 69 | -44 | -38.94% |
| 2015 | 113 | 13 | 13% |
| 2014 | 100 | -7 | -6.54% |
| 2013 | 107 | -34 | -24.11% |
| 2012 | 141 | 21 | 17.5% |
| 2011 | 120 | 0 | 0% |