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Emerson, NE


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Emerson, Nebraska

Emerson, Nebraska, in Dakota county, is 22 miles SW of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 81 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The village is in the Sioux City area. There are 817 residents in Emerson.

The People and Families of Emerson

In Emerson, about 57% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Emerson.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emerson had a median family income of $37,639.

Political Inclinations

Emerson folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Emerson Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Emerson that were owner-occupied was 71%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Emerson, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Emerson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Emerson, NE

Comparing Emerson 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 Population86
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better42
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times72
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built22
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