Elbow Lake, Minnesota
Elbow Lake: Census-designated place in Becker and Clearwater counties, Minnesota, United States
About
Elbow Lake is a CDP located in the county of Becker in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 141 and a population density of 41 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 140 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elbow Lake
| Population : | 140 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Becker County |
| Different from : | Elbow Lake |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 3.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,253 feet / 1601 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:21:49 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 56531 |
| Density : | 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elbow Lake is located at 47°8'54"N 95°32'46"W (47.1482900, -95.5461400).
Elbow Lake map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elbow Lake decreased by 0.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 141 | - | census |
| 2011 | 140 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 139 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 140 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 139 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 138 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 139 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 139 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 141 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 139 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 140 | 0.71% | estimation process |
Schools in Elbow Lake
College & universities near Elbow Lake, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434751 | White Earth Tribal and Community College | Mahnomen (MN) | 56557 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elbow Lake, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
Post offices near Elbow Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| White Earth Post Office | White Earth (MN) | 56591 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Elbow Lake , Minnesota city in and county seat of Grant County, Minnesota, United Statesn with a population of 1,144 people.
Other cities in Becker County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Becker County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes | 9,255 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Lake Eunice | 1,650 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Midway | 1,416 | Unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Frazee | 1,381 | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Cormorant | 1,113 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Osage | 955 | Census-designated place in Becker County, Minnesota, United States |
| White Earth | 883 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Richwood | 704 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Audubon | 575 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Lake Park | 511 | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States |
| Pine Point | 428 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Evergreen | 363 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Ogema | 350 | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Callaway | 304 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
| Wolf Lake | 261 | City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Two Inlets | 225 | Township in Becker County, Minnesota |
