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Elm Creek

Nebraska · 901 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Elm Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $88,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
901
+1%since 2000
from 894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,296 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8159381K1K1K1990201020202024Elm Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,327
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,279 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,212
+22%since 2000
from $17,339 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(859)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score11.1%(100)
Diversity Score
11
+51%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

Elm Creek, Nebraska has about 901 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elm Creek, Nebraska earns about $44,327 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 $88,900, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

About 20.9% 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 9.9% 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 43 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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