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Elgin

Nebraska · 661 residents · 0.728 sq mi
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Elgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,923. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $63,700. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
661
−10%since 2000
from 735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
908 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,010 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+10%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4835526216897581990201020202024Elgin
2024642
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,923
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,330
+29%since 2000
from $15,724 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−56.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(732)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score4.1%(27)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% 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
1.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elgin, Nebraska?

Elgin, Nebraska has about 661 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elgin, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elgin, Nebraska earns about $36,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elgin, Nebraska expensive?

In Elgin, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Elgin, Nebraska?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Elgin, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elgin, Nebraska?

About 7.9% of people in Elgin, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elgin, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elgin, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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