Elbow Lake
Census-designated place in Becker County, Minnesota
Elbow Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Becker County, Minnesota, with 118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,601 ft (488 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Twin Lakes, 6.9 miles NW.
- 118residents (2020 Census)
- 1,601 ftelevation · 488 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 88 / sq mipopulation density
- 56566ZIP code
About Elbow Lake
Elbow Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) in Becker and Clearwater Counties in Minnesota, United States. The population was 118 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 90 in 2025.
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Living in Elbow Lake
- Median household income
- $29,583
- Median rent
- $483/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Elbow Lake had 118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 88 per sq mi (34 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elbow Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 118 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1467° N, 95.5441° W |
| ZIP code | 56566 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2718440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elbow Lake
- Twin Lakes6.9 mi NW
- Naytahwaush9.7 mi NW
- West Roy Lake11.6 mi N
- Roy Lake11.8 mi N
- South End12.6 mi N
- Pine Point13.0 mi SE
- The Ranch13.9 mi NW
- White Earth15.1 mi W
- Midway16.1 mi NW
- Rice Lake16.7 mi N
- Ogema17.8 mi W
- Beaulieu18.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elbow Lake
What county is Elbow Lake in?
Elbow Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Elbow Lake, MN?
118 people lived in Elbow Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elbow Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Elbow Lake is 56566.
What is the elevation of Elbow Lake?
1,601 feet (488 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elbow Lake?
Twin Lakes (6.9 mi), Naytahwaush (9.7 mi), West Roy Lake (11.6 mi), Roy Lake (11.8 mi), South End (12.6 mi).
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