The Natural Choice for Business

Elk River has long been the natural choice for business. We attract employers from a variety of different industries, with two Fortune 50 data centers, two medical device technology manufacturers, four energy-related companies and a high concentration of metal product fabrications already are a part of our flourishing business community.

Located close to the Twin Cities and St. Cloud with a lot of room to grow, Elk River is investment ready, with plenty of space available for retail, commercial, and industrial expansion.

companies

industries

unemployment

occupations

Workforce

Total Businesses

979

Total Employed

13,116

Workers 16+

12,926

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

156

Employed

2,370

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

51

Employed

1,636

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

1,621

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

88

Employed

1,519

2022 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

57

Employed

1,438

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

1,132

Some
High School

486

Graduated
High School

4,138

Associates
Degree

3,134

Bachelor's
Degree

3,685

Graduate
Degree

1,370

Average Commute Time

30 min.



Resident Commuters

4,774

Non-Resident Commuters

8,123

Drive Alone

10,468

Carpooled

938

Public

201

Work At Home

1,016