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Elba

Nebraska · 192 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 $42,188. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
−21%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+20%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1381952523083651990201020202024Elba
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,899
+59%since 2000
from $14,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing13.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(184)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(6)
Diversity Score9.4%(18)
Diversity Score
9
+353%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 82.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elba, Nebraska?

Elba, Nebraska has about 192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elba, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elba, Nebraska earns about $42,188 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Elba, Nebraska?

About 8.2% 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 10.8% 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 35 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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