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A town of 765, platted in 1856.
Elysian Public School is on the National Register of Historic Places. Elysian has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Elysian beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 167 in 1880, 708 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Elysian, 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 Elysian.
The average commute for Elysian comes to 27 minutes, above both the Minnesota town median (23 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Commuting out is the norm here: 1% of working residents work locally. Since 2013, Elysian has added 58 jobs, to 147 in 2023. The top destinations are Mankato (11%), Faribault (9%) and Owatonna (8%).
| Elysian | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Of the losses FEMA expects in Elysian, 67% come from inland flooding and 10% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Elysian after 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among households in Elysian, 83% own their home. Typical home values rose 1.9% in the year to September 2026. Also worth knowing: the typical rent for Elysian comes to $1,088 a month, against $1,196 a month in Minnesota’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Elysian | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,088 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
765 people lived in Elysian by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 8.7% more than in 2020. Adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (38% statewide); people 65 and older are 24% of residents (17% statewide). Here, 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 39% in Minnesota as a whole.
| Elysian | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 24% | 18% | 18% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 22% | 23% | 22% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.7 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Elysian | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.9% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.4% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.4% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.4% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.2% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
For adults in Elysian, the share who had a checkup this year is 78%. The town does better than the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 7. Among adults here, 37% have high blood pressure and 15% report frequent mental distress.
| Elysian | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Elysian | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.7% | 68.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.7% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Parks and preserves in Elysian: 3, covering 14 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sunset Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Lettie's Park | — | 4 |
| 3. Seha Wildlife Management Area | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Elysian; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Elysian residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Elysian’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Elysian ( el-EE-zyən) is a city in Le Sueur and Waseca counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 708 at the 2020 Census. The city is distinct from Elysian Township.
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Elysian has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
