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Elk Creek

Nebraska · 69 residents · 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 $47,143. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. Median home value is $27,500. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−38%since 2000
from 112 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+48%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6381991171351990201020202024Elk Creek
2024122
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,143
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,579
+127%since 2000
from $12,606 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,500
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−50%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(7)
Diversity Score38%(26)
Diversity Score
38
+741%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+31.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elk Creek, Nebraska?

Elk Creek, Nebraska has about 69 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elk Creek, Nebraska earns about $47,143 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 $27,500, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Elk Creek, Nebraska?

About 21.9% 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 10.9% of people in Elk Creek, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elk Creek, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elk Creek, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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