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 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

13,336

Workers 16+

14,581

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

136

Employed

3,469

2026 Motor Vehicles / Parts Dealers

N

Businesses

31

Employed

2,002

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

101

Employed

1,585

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

66

Employed

1,217

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

1,091

2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

1,036

Some
High School

694

Graduated
High School

4,222

Associates
Degree

2,928

Bachelor's
Degree

4,825

Graduate
Degree

1,649

Average Commute Time

27 min.



Resident Commuters

5,968

Non-Resident Commuters

8,579

Drive Alone

11,116

Carpooled

738

Public

189

Work At Home

2,304

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31