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Elysian, MN
City in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
Population
676
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
573
ZIP codes
0
Elysian and its ZIP codes
Elysian at a glance
- Elysian is about 8 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,632, close to the Minnesota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,400 (13% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,088 a month.
Local data for Elysian, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elysian, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,632
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$285,400
Median rent
$1,088/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (351), Norwegian Americans (80), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Sueur County. PPP loans are for Elysian.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,051
8,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $6,285 per person
How people get to work
Elysian, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elysian, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
88
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elysian, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Elysian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatervilleCity | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| JanesvilleCity | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Madison LakeCity | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| KilkennyCity | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| ClevelandCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MorristownCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| WasecaCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| St. ClairCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Le CenterCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| PembertonCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| MankatoCity | 15 mi | 19.9 |
| WarsawCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| KasotaCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| St. PeterCity | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| MontgomeryCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elysian, MN in?
- Elysian is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Elysian, MN?
- About 676 people live in Elysian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elysian?
- Nearby places include Waterville (5.1 mi), Janesville (6.3 mi), Madison Lake (6.7 mi), Kilkenny (9 mi), Eagle Lake (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023