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Elwood, NE


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Elwood, Nebraska

Elwood, Nebraska, in Gosper county, is 168 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 210 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The village has a population of 761.

The People and Families of Elwood

In Elwood, about 64% of adults are married. Elwood is considered a village for married couples and families.

The village benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elwood had a median family income of $42,917. Elwood finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Elwood Housing

About 79% of housing units in Elwood are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Elwood, 89% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the village. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Elwood than in most places of its size.

High Points

Elwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Elwood Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Elwood Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Elwood, NE

Comparing Elwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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