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Elk Creek

Nebraska · 67 residents (2025 est.) · 0.13 sq mi
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Elk Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $40,000. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
+9%since 2000
from 112 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+37%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:67 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6381991171351990201020202024Elk Creek
2024122
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,441
+94%since 2000
from $12,606 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
+60%since 2010
from 0.211 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+55.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−38%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(107)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(3)
Diversity Score6%(7)
Diversity Score
6
+33%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+35.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Creek, Nebraska?

Elk Creek, Nebraska has about 122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elk Creek, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elk Creek, Nebraska earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elk Creek, Nebraska expensive?

In Elk Creek, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $40,000, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Creek, Nebraska?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Elk Creek, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elk Creek, Nebraska?

About 27.0% of people in Elk Creek, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Creek, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Creek, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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