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Lake Elmo city, MN

ZIP 55042 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 55042

55042 has a population of 13,156 with a median age of 40.8 yrs (50.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.3%+42% vs US avg
x
Black
1.3%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.8%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.5%+21% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
14.7%-10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.0%-91% vs US avg
x
High school
14.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.6%-22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
62.2%+84% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
67.2%+40% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.4%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
4.1%-65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.3%+67% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
83.6%+1341% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 55042

Poverty Rate
4.1%-65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.3%+67% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.8%-92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
83.6%+1341% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,156
Median age40.8
Poverty rate4.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.3%
Asian3.7%
Foreign-born23.3%