Emerson, NE

Census Place

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2019 Population

902

1.42% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

37.4

2.35% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

10.2%

27.3% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$58,958

2.54% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$79,800

0.746% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

411

1.67% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Emerson, NE had a population of 902 people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $58,958. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Emerson, NE declined from 915 to 902, a −1.42% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,500 to $58,958, a 2.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Emerson, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.54%), White (Hispanic) (5.32%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.998%). 0% of the households in Emerson, NE speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.1% of the residents in Emerson, NE are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Emerson, NE was $79,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%. Most people in Emerson, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Emerson, NE was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Emerson, NE is home to a population of 902 people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.88% of Emerson, NE residents were born outside of the country (17 people).

In 2019, there were 12.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (747 people) in Emerson, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 48 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emerson, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
747 ± 137
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
59 ± 34
White (Hispanic)
48 ± 53

6.65%

Hispanic Population

60 people

6.65% of the people in Emerson, NE are hispanic (60 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Emerson, NE as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.88%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

17 people

2.08%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

19 people

As of 2019, 1.88% of Emerson, NE residents (17 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Emerson, NE was 2.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Emerson, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 10.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Emerson, NE was 37.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Emerson, NE are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Emerson, NE residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
48,994 ± 5,364 people
Guatemala
8,374 ± 2,242 people
India
6,543 ± 1,983 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 48,994 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 8,374 and India with 6,543.

Citizenship

98.1%

2019 Citizenship

97.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.1% of Emerson, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Emerson, NE was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Emerson, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
15 ± 15
Vietnam
13 ± 17
Gulf War (1990s)
12 ± 16

Emerson, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Nebraska. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,453. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Emerson, NE employs 411 people. The largest industries in Emerson, NE are Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), Manufacturing (62 people), and Educational Services (36 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($57,188), Educational Services ($53,333), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,875).

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,958

2019 value

± $11,186

2.54%

1 Year Growth

± 26.7%

Households in Emerson, NE have a median annual income of $58,958, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $57,500 in 2018, which represents a 2.54% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Emerson, NE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

$62,233

Average Male Salary in Nebraska

± $2,227

$46,453

Average Female Salary in Nebraska

± $1,721

In 2019, full-time male employees in Nebraska made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Nebraska

White
$48,483 ± $1,383
Asian
$45,945 ± $9,205
Two or More Races
$36,413 ± $8,665

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nebraska workers was White. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Nebraska.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Nebraska by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Emerson, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.445

2018 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2019, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.297% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9778
Census Tract 9402

The following map shows all of the places in Emerson, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emerson, NE (88 out of 866 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 75+.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
85 ± 48
Hispanic
40 ± 48
Black
3 ± 50

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Emerson, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

411

2019 Value

± 79

−1.67%

1 Year decline

± 26.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Emerson, NE declined at a rate of −1.67%, from 418 employees to 411 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emerson, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (47 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (39 people), and Transportation Occupations (35 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emerson, NE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Emerson, NE, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (47 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (39 people), and Transportation Occupations (35 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Emerson, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.74 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (2.9 times), and Transportation Occupations (2.26 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Emerson, NE, by median earnings, are Construction & Extraction Occupations ($55,938), Education Information, & Library Occupations ($55,000), and Education, Legal, Community Service, Arts, & Media Occupations ($53,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

411

2019 Value

± 79

−1.67%

1 Year decline

± 26.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Emerson, NE declined at a rate of −1.67%, from 418 employees to 411 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emerson, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), Manufacturing (62 people), and Educational Services (36 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Emerson, NE, though some of these residents may live in Emerson, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Emerson, NE, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), Manufacturing (62 people), and Educational Services (36 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Emerson, NE has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.68 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.51 times), and Public Administration (1.48 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Emerson, NE, by median earnings, are Construction ($57,188), Educational Services ($53,333), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,875).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $25.7B, followed by Live animals/fish ($15.7B) and Cereal grains ($13B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$153B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$285B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

86.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $153B. This is expected to increase 86.9% to $285B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$11.7B
Kansas
$8.57B
Texas
$7.11B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $11.7B, followed by Kansas with $8.57B and Texas and $7.11B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%). The most partisan county was Grant County, NE with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Emerson, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Nebraska.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Nebraska

58.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Nebraska

Grant County, NE
93.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hayes County, NE
92.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Arthur County, NE
91.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Nebraska was Grant County, NE with 93.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Nebraska colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Nebraska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Emerson, NE was $79,800 in 2019, which is 0.332 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $80,400 to $79,800, a 0.746% decrease. The homeownership rate in Emerson, NE is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Emerson, NE have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Emerson, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$79,800

2019 Median

± $10,008

$80,400

2018 Median

± $8,384

In 2019, the median property value in Emerson, NE declined from to $79,800 from the previous year's value of $80,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Emerson, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Emerson, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $80k - $90k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,958

Median Household Income

± $11,186

343

Number of Households

± 54

In 2019, the median household income of the 343 households in Emerson, NE grew to $58,958 from the previous year's value of $57,500.

The following chart displays the households in Emerson, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Emerson, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Emerson, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

68.5%

2019 Homeownership

69.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 68.5% of the housing units in Emerson, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Emerson, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Emerson, NE have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Emerson, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Emerson, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (86.4%)
Carpooled (5.21%)
Worked At Home (4.71%)

In 2019, 86.4% of workers in Emerson, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.21%) and those who worked at home (4.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Emerson, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Emerson, NE have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

87.1% of the population of Emerson, NE has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Dixon County, NE see 2854 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.799% decrease from the previous year (2877 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1879 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 5636 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.8%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Dixon County, NE.

2,854 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dixon County, NE

Primary care physicians in Dixon County, NE see an average of 2,854 patients per year. This represents a 0.799% decrease from the previous year (2,877 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dixon County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Nebraska

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.9%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emerson, NE grew by 14.4% from 11.3% to 12.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Emerson, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.