Elmwood, NE Demographics

A map of Elmwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	753	606	97.3%	92.7%
Hispanic	18	23	2.3%	3.5%
Multiracial	3	16	0.4%	2.4%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.8%

Elmwood, Nebraska has an estimated population of 774, a large increase from the 654 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.3% White, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmwood 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 Elmwood, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 5.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmwood is ranked the 155th 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). Elmwood was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmwood's White Population

753 residents of Elmwood, or 97.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmwood is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Elmwood ranks 226th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's White population has grown by an estimated 24.3%. White residents' share of Elmwood's population has increased from 92.7% to 97.3%.

Elmwood is more White than neighboring Murdock (95.6% White), Alvo (91.1% White), Eagle (93% White), and Woodland Hills (66.3% White). Elmwood is less White than neighboring Manley (99% White).

Elmwood's Black Population

0 residents of Elmwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmwood is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Elmwood ranks 161st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Elmwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Elmwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmwood is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Elmwood ranks 249th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elmwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elmwood is less Asian than neighboring Murdock (0.9% Asian).

Elmwood's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Elmwood, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmwood is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Elmwood ranks 314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.3%.

Elmwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Murdock (2.2% Hispanic), Alvo (1.6% Hispanic), and Manley (1% Hispanic). Elmwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Eagle (3.7% Hispanic), and Woodland Hills (32.2% Hispanic).

Elmwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elmwood, 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 Elmwood is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmwood ranks 196th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Elmwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alvo (1.6% Native American/Other), and Eagle (1.6% Native American/Other).

Elmwood's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Elmwood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmwood is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Elmwood ranks 341st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmwood's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.4%.

Elmwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Manley (0% Multiracial). Elmwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Murdock (1.3% Multiracial), Alvo (5.7% Multiracial), Eagle (1.7% Multiracial), and Woodland Hills (1.5% 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.