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Elyria

Nebraska · 50 residents · 0.266 sq mi
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Elyria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $145,800. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 288%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−7%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
188 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 203 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+6%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24375062751990201020202024Elyria
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,255
+183%since 2000
from $10,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+54.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+288%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+39%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+107%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elyria, Nebraska?

Elyria, Nebraska has about 50 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elyria, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elyria, Nebraska earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elyria, Nebraska expensive?

In Elyria, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $145,800.

How educated are people in Elyria, Nebraska?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Elyria, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elyria, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Elyria, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elyria, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elyria, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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