Elm Creek is a village located in Buffalo County Nebraska. Elm Creek has a 2024 population of 976. Elm Creek is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 982 in 2020.
The average household income in Elm Creek is $77,179 with a poverty rate of 8.84%. The median age in Elm Creek is 29.2 years: 27 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elm Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,128 | 95.92% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.62% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.85% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 430 | 2.73 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 210 | 3.42 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Non Family | 156 | 1.1 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Female | 50 | 3.56 | 58 | 42 |
| Male | 14 | 7.71 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 2.99% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 12.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 153 | 22.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 185 | 27.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 192 | 28.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 592 | 572 | 156 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 48 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 48.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,563 | $61,667 | $29,844 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $96,250 | $58,125 |
| High School Graduate | $47,917 | $48,750 | $43,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,929 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,039 | $54,464 | $34,821 |
| Some College | $38,864 | $53,929 | $32,000 |
$42,039
Average Earnings
$54,464
Average Male
$34,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.79% of Elm Creek residents speak only English, while 6.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71 | 58 | 81.69% |
| White | 1,048 | 38 | 3.63% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Multiple | 15 | 6 | 40% |
8.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.23%
Male Poverty Rate
10.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elm Creek is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elm Creek is White, with 3.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.85% |
| Some College | 9.16% |
| High School | 4.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.7% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,708 | $89,623 |
| Households | $68,500 | $77,179 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,429 | $50,050 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 5.9% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 73.33% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.3%
Labor Force Participation
72.3%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.01%
Born in Elm Creek
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
99.49% of Elm Creek residents were born in the United States, with 84.01% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 969 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 971 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 972 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 973 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 975 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 976 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 978 | 5 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 973 | -9 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 982 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 982 | 39 | 4.14% |
| 2019 | 943 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 942 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 943 | -6 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 949 | 5 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 944 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 947 | 15 | 1.61% |
| 2013 | 932 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 927 | 25 | 2.77% |
| 2011 | 902 | 5 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 897 | 0 | 0% |