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Elmwood

Nebraska · 634 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Elmwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,071. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $103,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
634
−5%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,406 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5206117037948861990201020202024Elmwood
2024774
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,071
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,132 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,379
−7%since 2000
from $17,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(660)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(602)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(17)
Diversity Score15.2%(97)
Diversity Score
15
+714%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Nebraska?

Elmwood, Nebraska has about 634 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmwood, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elmwood, Nebraska earns about $46,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood, Nebraska expensive?

In Elmwood, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $103,900, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Nebraska?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmwood, Nebraska?

About 2.0% of people in Elmwood, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmwood, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmwood, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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