Elmdale, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 172, Elmdale's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Elmdale is a small community located in Minnesota, within Morrison County. The total population is 172. It ranks as the 715th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Elmdale is 49.4 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Elmdale is $133,750. This is 50% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 66% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $254,200. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Elmdale is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Elmdale has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

6.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Elmdale, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.