Elbow Lake
City in Grant County, Minnesota
Elbow Lake is a city in Grant County, Minnesota, with 1,276 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,220 ft (372 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Barrett, 6.4 miles SE.
- 1,276residents (2020 Census)
- 1,220 ftelevation · 372 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 922 / sq mipopulation density
- 56531ZIP code
About Elbow Lake
Elbow Lake is a city and county seat of Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,276 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Elbow Lake
- Median household income
- $59,792
- Median home value
- $126,900
- Median rent
- $742/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Elbow Lake had 1,276 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,276 |
|---|---|
| Density | 922 per sq mi (356 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elbow Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,276 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.38 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.9896° N, 95.9788° W |
| ZIP code | 56531 |
| Official website | elbowlakechamber.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2718458 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elbow Lake
- Barrett6.4 mi SE
- Wendell6.7 mi NW
- Ashby10.6 mi NE
- Dalton13.1 mi N
- Norcross13.4 mi SW
- Evansville14.0 mi E
- Hoffman14.1 mi SE
- Herman14.6 mi SW
- Nashua16.1 mi W
- Tintah16.4 mi W
- Brandon18.5 mi E
- Kensington19.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elbow Lake
What county is Elbow Lake in?
Elbow Lake is in Grant County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Elbow Lake, MN?
1,276 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 56531.
What is the elevation of Elbow Lake?
1,220 feet (372 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elbow Lake?
Barrett (6.4 mi), Wendell (6.7 mi), Ashby (10.6 mi), Dalton (13.1 mi), Norcross (13.4 mi).
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