The Village of Elm Creek is a small community approaching 1,000 residents west of Kearney along U.S. Route 30. K-12 students attend Elm Creek Public Schools and thousands of people visit the Buffalo Stampede Days each summer. Primary industry focuses on manufacturing and agriculture.
As of 2024 the population of Elm Creek is 989. The population is expected to shrink to 986 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.06%.
The median age of Elm Creek residents is 36.
The diversity index of Elm Creek is 18.2, meaning that there is a 18% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Elm Creek is $87,154 and projected to be $105,115 in 2029. Per capita income is $33,575, projected to be $40,617 in 2029. 2.12% of households – 21 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $885,331 and the average disposable income is $68,636.
There are 415 housing units in Elm Creek; 284 are owner-occupied, 97 are rented, and 34 are vacant. The average home value is $216,021, with 23 homes built in 2010 or later, and 118 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 35 businesses in Elm Creek, employing 382 workers and pulling from a labor force of 589 age 16 and above. 130 workers commute into Elm Creek from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
453 residents both live and work in/around Elm Creek. The average travel time is 22.2 minutes. 11.92% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.21% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 505 drive alone, 50 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 25 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 9 residents work from home.
192 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 80 have associates degrees, 133 have bachelor’s degrees, and 24 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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