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The City of Lake Elmo had a population of 13,140 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Lake Elmo is located at latitude 44.9958 and longitude -92.8794 in Washington County. The formal boundaries for the City of Lake Elmo encompass a land area of 22.1 sq. miles and a water area of 2.1 sq. miles. Washington County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Lake Elmo has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,140 (100%) |
| Population Density | 595 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $153,669 |
| Per Capita Income | $76,087 |
| Median Home Value | $597,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,897 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,409 (90.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 305 (6.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 183 (3.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,714 |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Family Households | 3,849 (81.7%) |
The table below compares Lake Elmo to the other 915 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 86 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 436 | 52nd |
| Median Household Income | # 24 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 23 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 362 | 61st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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