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Elm Creek

Nebraska · 858 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Elm Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,784. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $27,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

858
−4%vs 2000
vs 894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,235 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
+3%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8159381K1K1K1990201020202024Elm Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,784
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,279 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,756
−44%vs 2000
vs $17,339 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,100
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$260
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $458 in 2000
US average: $450
73.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
1.2
−37%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(66)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(18)
Diversity Score12%(103)
12
+63%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.1%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

Elm Creek, Nebraska has about 858 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Elm Creek, Nebraska earns about $22,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elm Creek, Nebraska expensive?

In Elm Creek, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $27,100, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Elm Creek, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

About 8.8% of people in Elm Creek, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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