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Elsie

Nebraska · 102 residents · 0.173 sq mi
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Elsie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,542. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−27%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30661031391751990201020202024Elsie
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,542
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,222
+11%since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+88%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(8)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsie, Nebraska?

Elsie, Nebraska has about 102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elsie, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elsie, Nebraska earns about $43,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elsie, Nebraska expensive?

In Elsie, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Elsie, Nebraska?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elsie, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elsie, Nebraska?

About 8.2% of people in Elsie, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elsie, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elsie, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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