Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 325, laid out in 1856. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
96% of households own their home in Elba Township, against 75% in Minnesota’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Whitewater State Park, 2,728 acres with 11.5 miles of trail. Elba Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Elba Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 98 in 1880, a peak of 220 in 1990, 129 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2017 and a map from 1972 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elba Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Elba Township.
Most working residents leave Elba Township for work: only 0% work in town. At $121,000, Elba Township’s median household income is above both Minnesota’s towns ($90,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). 2.8% of Elba Township residents live below the poverty line.
| Elba Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $121,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Elba Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Elba Township’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 22% of residents (17% statewide). 25% of residents are under 18 in Elba Township. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Elba Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 43.4 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.5 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Elba Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.1% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.1% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.8% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.8% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 21.5% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.3% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.5% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
| Elba Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 9.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Whitewater State Park | 11.5 mi | 2,728 |
| 2. Whitewater Wildlife Management Area, Main Branch Unit | 0.1 mi | 4,190 |
| 3. Whitewater Wildlife Management Area, North Branch Unit | — | 1,241 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Elba Township beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| Elba Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Elba Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.2% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Elba Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Elba Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Elba Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Elba is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 census. It is on Minnesota State Highway 74 just north of Whitewater State Park.
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Elba Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
