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Elba

Nebraska · 215 residents · 0.367 sq mi
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Elba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,208. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−12%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381952523083651990201020202024Elba
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,208
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,574
+31%since 2000
from $14,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−6%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(206)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(4)
Diversity Score11.5%(25)
Diversity Score
12
+457%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+1%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.4%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elba, Nebraska?

Elba, Nebraska has about 215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elba, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elba, Nebraska earns about $35,208 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 $43,800, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Elba, Nebraska?

About 8.0% 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 15.9% 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 58 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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