Elm Creek, NE

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Elm Creek

Neighborhood

Buffalo, NE

Odessa / Alfalfa Center

Josselyn / Northside Village Mobile Home Park

Westmark / Sacramento

Sheens Trailer Court / Cottonmill Mobile Home Court

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Elm Creek

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.5%

Households with Children

35.3%

School Enrollment K-12

160

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 11.9%
School Age (5-17): 19.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.0%
Working Age (35-54): 18.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.9%
Seniors (65+): 11.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.7%
High School / GED: 30.3%
Some College or Associate's: 41.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 26.1%
Single Parents: 9.2%
Couples & Adults: 29.2%
Living Alone: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 44.1%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 23.6%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 32.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 52.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 79.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.3%
Spanish: 6.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 6.5%
Elementary (1-4): 8.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 3.4%
College / Graduate: 6.0%
Not Enrolled: 70.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources