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Elkhorn, Nebraska, in Douglas county, is 15 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is considered part of the Omaha metropolitan area. Elkhorn has a population of 6,062.
In Elkhorn, about 71% of adults are married. Elkhorn is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.
In 2000, Elkhorn had a median family income of $76,206. Elkhorn is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Elkhorn finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Elkhorn is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Elkhorn ($13,975). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 91% of housing units in Elkhorn are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Elkhorn pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Elkhorn, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Elkhorn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Elkhorn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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