Welcome to Elmore ...
The city of Elmore is located in Faribault County<1>.
The location of Elmore has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Elmore, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Elmore has a population of 617 people<3> (see below for details).
Elmore is 1,120 feet [341 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Elmore lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Elmore: (507)
The ZIP code for Elmore: 56027<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Elmore had an population of 617 people. This is a decrease of 6.94% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 16.05% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Elmore had a population of 663 people. This makes Elmore the county's 5th most populous community.
The population of Elmore represents 0.01% of the total population of Minnesota (which has 5,303,925 people), making it the state's 445th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 663 people, the population of Elmore decreased 9.8% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 735 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Elmore.
Communities Also Named Elmore ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 17 communities that are also named Elmore - they are located in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee (2), Texas, Vermont, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Elmore.
Communities near Elmore ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Elmore.
- Blue Earth
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Earth
- Blue Earth is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,098 people
- Former name for Blue Earth:
- Blue Earth City
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Earth <6>
- Winnebago
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winnebago have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winnebago
- Winnebago is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,334 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winnebago <6>
- Buffalo Center
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Center
- Buffalo Center is located in Winnebago County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 849 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo Center <6>
- Bancroft
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bancroft
- Bancroft is located in Kossuth County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 684 people
- Swea City
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swea City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swea City
- Swea City is located in Kossuth County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 501 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Swea City <6>
- Thompson
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson
- Thompson is located in Winnebago County (IA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 466 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thompson <6>
- Kiester
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kiester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kiester
- Kiester is located in Faribault County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 456 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kiester <6>
- Titonka
(18 miles [29 km] to the south) - Bricelyn
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east) - Granada
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granada have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granada
- Granada is located in Martin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 280 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Granada <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Elmore. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Elmore.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Elmore. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Elmore.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Elmore. See our Newspapers Page for Elmore.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Elmore ...
Looking for more information about Elmore? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Elmore, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Elmore.
Adding Elmore to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Elmore in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Elmore was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Elmore on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Elmore.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Elmore. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Faribault County: www.co.faribault.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Faribault, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Elmore. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Elmore - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Elmore). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Elmore or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |