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

966

Total Employed

12,875

Workers 16+

12,903

2021 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

158

Employed

2,182

2021 Accommodation/Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

52

Employed

1,638

2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab

cp-industries

Businesses

51

Employed

1,623

2021 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

60

Employed

1,471

2021 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

1,228

2021 HealthCare/Social Assist

cp-industries

Businesses

87

Employed

1,176

Some
High School

512

Graduated
High School

4,081

Associates
Degree

2,827

Bachelor's
Degree

3,661

Graduate
Degree

1,358

Average Commute Time

30 min.



Resident Commuters

4,664

Non-Resident Commuters

8,199

Drive Alone

10,668

Carpooled

897

Public

243

Work At Home

793

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