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Elm Creek

Nebraska · 979 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Elm Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,713. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,600. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
979
+10%since 2000
from 894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.8
+2%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8159381K1K1K1990201020202024Elm Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 59.3%(91)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(72)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(64)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(74)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(56)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(135)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.7%(134)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.9%(97)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(125)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.3%(81)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.6%(35)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,713
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,620
+59%since 2000
from $17,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Elm Creek on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(893)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(45)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.7%(7)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.4%(39)
Spaniard0.3%(3)
Ancestry
German45.4%(516)
Irish19.5%(221)
English7.7%(87)
Swedish5.3%(60)
American4.9%(56)
Czech4.7%(53)
Polish4.3%(49)
Dutch2.4%(27)
French1.7%(19)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(17)
Scottish1.1%(12)
Welsh0.9%(10)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.7%(8)
Danish0.4%(4)
Russian0.4%(4)
British0.3%(3)
Syrian0.2%(2)
Italian0.2%(2)
Slovene0.2%(2)
Swiss0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29%(108)
Married61.8%(230)
Widowed0.8%(3)
Divorced8.3%(31)
Women 15+
Never married26.7%(110)
Married55.1%(227)
Widowed8.5%(35)
Divorced9.7%(40)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

Elm Creek, Nebraska has about 979 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elm Creek, Nebraska earns about $67,713 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 $119,600, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

About 23.3% 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 7.7% 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 121 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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