Population 35,896 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Elkhorn: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Elkhorn
Household size in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Elkhorn average 2.82 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.90 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Elkhorn is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Elkhorn: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Elkhorn has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Nebraska cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Elkhorn
Renters in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Elkhorn own their homes; 26.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 19.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Elkhorn: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Elkhorn has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Nebraska cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Elkhorn is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest. Only one other Nebraska city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $858 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,184 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,111 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,742 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$884 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Elkhorn pays $1,742 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $884 a month since 2006–10, up 103%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Nebraska city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Elkhorn
Bachelor's degrees in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.4% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.7% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.1% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Elkhorn is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.4 points, as it has nationally. No other Nebraska city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.0% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Elkhorn: 99.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. Elkhorn has the highest share of high school graduates of any Nebraska city with 5,000+ people.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Elkhorn
| Period | Elkhorn | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Elkhorn has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 37 Nebraska cities with 5,000+ people, only two have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Elkhorn compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | 2.82 | 36.3 | 8.0% | 26.5% | 3.9% | 2007 | $1,742 | 64.1% | 99.0% | 1.3% |
| Waterloo | 2.48 | 50.5 | 5.2% | 15.5% | 4.5% | 1987 | $1,526 | 43.7% | 98.2% | 6.2% |
| King Lake | 2.79 | 42.2 | 3.8% | 20.8% | 8.1% | 1996 | $1,367 | 46.7% | 95.9% | 1.9% |
| Boys Town | 2.63 | 18.5 | 10.2% | 100.0% | 72.4% | 1971 | $1,201 | 31.4% | 100.0% | 16.1% |
| Bennington | 3.16 | 34.1 | 5.9% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 2012 | $1,613 | 58.7% | 98.7% | 1.8% |
| Venice | 2.49 | 52.4 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 8.5% | 1989 | $1,314 | 52.4% | 99.4% | 10.5% |
| Valley | 2.31 | 47.9 | 2.5% | 22.7% | 18.4% | 1978 | $1,063 | 49.0% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Chalco | 2.32 | 35.2 | 8.8% | 32.8% | 1.2% | 1993 | $1,175 | 35.2% | 96.2% | 1.7% |
| Gretna | 3.08 | 36.5 | 9.2% | 15.7% | 5.2% | 2004 | $1,451 | 53.3% | 98.7% | 1.8% |
| Omaha area | 2.57 | 37.7 | 10.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% | 1979 | $1,337 | 39.7% | 92.5% | 3.5% |
| Yutan | 3.13 | 34.3 | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.7% | 1976 | $1,450 | 32.0% | 95.6% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Galesburg, IL · Oswego, NY · Mount Dora, FL · Locust Grove, GA · Lancaster, NY · Lake in the Hills, IL · Helotes, TX · Grand Haven, MI · Garfield Heights, OH · Galloway, OH
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Elkhorn. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.