Emerson, NE

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2022 Population

891

4.33% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

43.4

1.81% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

13.7%

7.25% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$61,250

8.7% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$95,200

2.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Emerson, NE had a population of 891 people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $61,250. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Emerson, NE grew from 854 to 891, a 4.33% increase and its median household income grew from $56,346 to $61,250, a 8.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Emerson, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.61%), White (Hispanic) (3.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (2.58%).

None of the households in Emerson, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Emerson, NE are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Emerson, NE was $95,200, and the homeownership rate was 69%.

Most people in Emerson, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Emerson, NE was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Emerson, NE is home to a population of 891 people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.673% of Emerson, NE residents were born outside of the country (6 people).

In 2022, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (714 people) in Emerson, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 33 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.3% of Emerson, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Emerson, NE was 99.3%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Emerson, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
714 ± 155
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
50 ± 44
White (Hispanic)
33 ± 31

9.09%

Hispanic Population

81 people

9.09% of the people in Emerson, NE are hispanic (81 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

0.673%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

0.703%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6 people

As of 2022, 0.673% of Emerson, NE residents (6 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Emerson, NE was 0.703%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9 ± 15
Gulf War (2001-)
7 ± 13
Korea
7 ± 13

Emerson, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Emerson, NE employs 502 people. The largest industries in Emerson, NE are Manufacturing (96 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (80 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (64 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($80,208), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,125), and Transportation & Warehousing ($58,125).

Employment

Occupations

502

2022 Value

± 102

11.3%

1 Year growth

± 25.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Emerson, NE grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 451 employees to 502 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Emerson, NE, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (71 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (54 people), and Material Moving Occupations (39 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Emerson, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

502

2022 Value

± 102

11.3%

1 Year growth

± 25.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Emerson, NE grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 451 employees to 502 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Emerson, NE, are Manufacturing (96 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (80 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (64 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,321

Median earning men ± $13,226

$29,438

Median earning women ± $4,360

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Construction ($80,208), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($53,125), Public Administration ($36,607), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,750).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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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 the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.09% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.952% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (381k), Some college (364k), and Bachelors Degree (309k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Emerson, NE was $95,200 in 2022, which is 0.338 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $92,700 to $95,200, a 2.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Emerson, NE is 69%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Emerson, NE have an average commute time of 21.6 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.

Property

$95,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$14,807

$223

Median Property Taxes

±$50

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units 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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Emerson, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69%

Homeownership

2022

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 69% of the housing units in Emerson, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Emerson, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9402
Census Tract 9778

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

Household Income

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

$61,250

Median Household Income

± $8,243

323

Number of Households

± 59

In 2022, the median household income of the 323 households in Emerson, NE grew to $61,250 from the previous year's value of $56,346.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (9.73%)
Worked At Home (4.55%)

In 2022, 85.3% of workers in Emerson, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.73%) and those who worked at home (4.55%).

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.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Emerson, NE have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Emerson, NE (117 out of 853 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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.

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.

Health

87.5% of the population of Emerson, NE has health coverage, with 44.1% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 7.69% on non-group plans, and 3.73% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.5%

Uninsured

44.1%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

17.9%

Medicare

7.69%

Non-Group

3.73%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Emerson, NE declined by 3.06% from 12.9% to 12.5%.

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.

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