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Population and Households <br /> <br />Population <br />Elk River is located in the second fastest growing County in the State of Minnesota according to <br />the 2000 Census. The City has experienced extensive population growth over the past twenty <br />years. During the 1980's, the City increased its population by 4,358 persons for a 64.2% <br />increase. This growth trend continued in the 1990s when the City increased its population from <br />11,143 to 16,447, an increase of 47.6%. <br /> <br />It is anticipated that the City will continue to have strong growth trends over the next five years <br />due to its proximity to major highways and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. In addition, the <br />City also provides numerous commercial and industrial opportunities for employment. Between <br />2000 and 2005 it is projected that the City will grow by 15.8%, an increase of 2,597 persons. <br /> <br />The entire study area, which includes the City of Elk River and portions of Dayton and Otsego, <br />has also experienced strong population growth. Between 1990 and 2000 the study area increased <br />by 7,273 persons, an increase of 46.5%. For the next five years this area will increase by just <br />over 15 %, with the addition of 3,501 persons. <br /> <br />Population by race data produced for the 2000 Census illustrate increases in minority populations <br />in the community. Each race segment has increased over the past ten years. Minorities <br />comprised an increasing percentage of the total population with the White alone segment <br />declining from 98.6% in 1990 to 96.4% in 2000 resulting in a more diversified community. <br /> <br />~0,000 <br />:5,000 <br />:0,000 <br />5,000 <br />0,000 <br />5,000 <br />o <br /> <br />Population Growth <br />Elk River Study Area <br />1980-2005 <br /> <br />1980 1990 2000 2005 <br /> <br /> <br />