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Elmwood

Nebraska · 654 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Elmwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
654
−2%since 2000
from 668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,450 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5206117037948861990201020202024Elmwood
2024774
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,636
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,132 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,082
+110%since 2000
from $17,662 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(606)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(23)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score12.9%(84)
Diversity Score
13
+590%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood, Nebraska?

Elmwood, Nebraska has about 654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmwood, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elmwood, Nebraska earns about $63,636 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 $138,800, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood, Nebraska?

About 26.8% 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 6.6% 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 75 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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