Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Lake Elmo: City in Washington County, Minnesota
About
Lake Elmo is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,069 and a population density of 129 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,280 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Lake Elmo
| Population : | 9,280 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 55042 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 651 |
| Area : | 62.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:28:27 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 148 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lake Elmo is located at 44°59'45"N 92°52'46"W (44.9958000, -92.8793800).
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Official website of Lake Elmo
Demographics
The population of Lake Elmo increased by 13.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,069 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,997 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,114 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,224 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,347 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,729 | 4.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,835 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,962 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,101 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,210 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,280 | 0.75% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,585 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,234 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,924 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,196 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 94.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 673 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.8% |
Lake Elmo zip code is 55042.
County name: Washington, County
fips: 27163
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $118,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $921 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $336 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $657 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,384 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 72,956 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 407,826 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 564,302 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 710,217 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $62,740 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $29,611 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,751 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,551 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 698 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 481 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 42 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,306 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,172 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 989.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.32 |
People born in Lake Elmo (2)
People born in Lake Elmo, including football player Brian Arnfelt, K.J. Kindler, .
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Schools in Lake Elmo
College & universities near Lake Elmo, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175315 | Century College | White Bear Lake (MN) | 55110 |
| 174190 | Minnesota School of Cosmetology-Woodbury Campus | WOODBURY (MN) | 55125 |
| 174020 | Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul (MN) | 55106-5000 |
| 175041 | Saint Paul College | Saint Paul (MN) | 55102-9808 |
| 175281 | Mitchell Hamline School of Law | Saint Paul (MN) | 55105-3076 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lake Elmo, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
| MNM | Menomonie, WI | 302 10th Avenue East | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Lake Elmo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Elm Post Office | Lake Elmo (MN) | 55042 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove | 38,170 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Oakdale | 27,773 | City in Stanislaus County, California, United States |
| Forest Lake | 21,285 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Hugo | 15,452 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Mahtomedi | 8,276 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Saint Paul Park | 5,349 | Park in the Town of Kensington, Maryland, the United States |
| Oak Park Heights | 4,973 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Scandia | 4,168 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Grant | 4,147 | City in Washington County, Minnesota |
| Newport | 4,138 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Bayport | 3,789 | City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Afton | 3,036 | Town in Wyoming, United States |
| Stillwater | 2,035 | Urban township in Washington County, Minnesota, United States |
| Lakeland | 1,808 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Birchwood | 1,139 | Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Dellwood | 1,120 | Human settlement in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lake Elmo distances to largest Minnesota cities
