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<br />SUMMARY OF RESEARCH AND RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES <br />EDA STRATEGIC PLAN 9 <br />reflecting a strengthening business environment. The growth in jobs is greater than the <br />estimated increase in population over that period. Note that the ESRI Business Analyst <br />data above showed a 14% population increase, but over a longer period of time from 2010 <br />to 2010. On the other hand, the 2017 data doesn’t take into consideration the recent <br />closures of Elk River’s Great River Energy facilities. <br />It is interesting to note that the work destinations of Elk River residents are quite different <br />than the home locations of those who come to jobs in Elk River. For example, Hennepin <br />County is the most common work destination for Elk River Residents. But it only ranks 4th <br />among the home counties that Elk River workers come from. The maps and tables indicate <br />the top ten counties where those who work in Elk River are coming from, and the top ten <br />counties where Elk River residents go to work. <br />Home Counties of Elk River Workers <br /> Source: U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics <br />County <br />Share of <br />Workers <br />Sherburne 42.5% <br />Anoka 15.7% <br />Wright 11.8% <br />Hennepin 10.1% <br />Mille Lacs 4.0% <br />Isanti 2.2% <br />Stearns 1.9% <br />Ramsey 1.6% <br />Benton 1.0% <br />Dakota 1.0% <br />Other Counties 8.2%