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Elm Creek

Nebraska · 894 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Elm Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,279. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $61,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

894
+4%since 1990
from 858 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,286 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,235 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
−3%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8159381K1K1K1990201020202024Elm Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,279
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,784 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,339
+78%since 1990
from $9,756 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
24.0% rent
1.9
+59%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(103)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(66)
7
−39%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−32%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

Elm Creek, Nebraska has about 894 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elm Creek, Nebraska earns about $32,279 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

About 14.7% 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 6.6% of people in Elm Creek, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elm Creek, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elm Creek, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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