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Elkhorn

Nebraska · Omaha · 36,827 residents · 55.829 sq mi
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The short version

Elkhorn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,242. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $466,968. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 100% more than the Omaha median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Elkhorn; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,827
Population density
660 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,242
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,910
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,968
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,678
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(31,554)
Black0.8%(293)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,866)
Asian4.3%(1,600)
Other4.1%(1,514)
Diversity Score32.5%(11,953)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(31,554)
Black0.8%(293)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,866)
Asian4.3%(1,600)
Other4.1%(1,514)
Diversity Score32.5%(11,953)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska?

Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska has about 36,827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska?

The typical household in Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska earns about $146,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska expensive?

In Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $466,968, and the typical rent is about $1,678 a month.

How educated are people in Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska?

About 3.6% of people in Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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