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

977

Total Employed

12,577

Workers 16+

13,808

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

132

Employed

2,331

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

102

Employed

1,539

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

66

Employed

1,431

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

1,144

2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

1,042

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

50

Employed

1,006

Some
High School

673

Graduated
High School

4,169

Associates
Degree

2,791

Bachelor's
Degree

4,490

Graduate
Degree

1,498

Average Commute Time

28 min.



Resident Commuters

5,659

Non-Resident Commuters

8,099

Drive Alone

10,613

Carpooled

738

Public

190

Work At Home

1,942

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25