Elk Creek, NE Demographics

A map of Elk Creek's Population by Race

Elk Creek, Nebraska has an estimated population of 122, a dramatic increase from the 69 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk Creek has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elk Creek, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 4.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk Creek is ranked the 426th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elk Creek was ranked the 482nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk Creek's White Population

119 residents of Elk Creek, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk Creek is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Elk Creek ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 98.3%. White residents' share of Elk Creek's population has increased from 87.0% to 97.5%.

Elk Creek is more White than neighboring Tecumseh (68.5% White), Table Rock (94.9% White), and Pawnee City (87.4% White). Elk Creek is less White than neighboring Steinauer (100% White), and Johnson (98.2% White).

Elk Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk Creek is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Elk Creek ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elk Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Black than neighboring Tecumseh (2.3% Black), Table Rock (0.4% Black), and Pawnee City (0.2% Black).

Elk Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk Creek is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Elk Creek ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elk Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Asian than neighboring Tecumseh (2.3% Asian).

Elk Creek's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk Creek is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elk Creek ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk Creek's population has decreased from 8.7% to 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Tecumseh (19.9% Hispanic), Table Rock (2.7% Hispanic), Johnson (0.3% Hispanic), and Pawnee City (5.2% Hispanic).

Elk Creek's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elk Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elk Creek is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk Creek ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elk Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tecumseh (2.3% Native American/Other).

Elk Creek's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Elk Creek, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk Creek is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elk Creek ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Creek's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Elk Creek's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.5%.

Elk Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Table Rock (2% Multiracial), Steinauer (0% Multiracial), and Johnson (1.5% Multiracial). Elk Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Tecumseh (4.6% Multiracial), and Pawnee City (7.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.