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Elba

Nebraska · 199 residents (2025 est.) · 0.367 sq mi
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Elba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171
−30%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
466 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+27%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:199 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1381952523083651990201020202024Elba
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,689
+105%since 2000
from $14,993 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+13%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing16.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+51.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+105%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(148)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(10)
Asian2.3%(4)
Other4.1%(7)
Diversity Score30.6%(52)
Diversity Score
31
+1377%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 82.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.2%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elba, Nebraska?

Elba, Nebraska has about 171 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elba, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elba, Nebraska earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elba, Nebraska expensive?

In Elba, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Elba, Nebraska?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elba, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elba, Nebraska?

About 10.7% of people in Elba, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elba, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elba, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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