Emerson, Nebraska
Emerson: Village in Nebraska
About
Emerson is a village located in the county of Dixon in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 840 and a population density of 685 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 789 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Emerson
| Population : | 789 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Dixon County |
| Postal code : | 68733 |
| Area : | 1.23 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,493 feet / 455 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:07:30 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 643 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Emerson is located at 42°16'43"N 96°43'36"W (42.2786100, -96.7267000).
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Official website of Emerson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Emerson decreased by 6.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 840 | - | census |
| 2011 | 832 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 824 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 820 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 814 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 813 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 803 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 800 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 798 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 792 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 789 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,030 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,669 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,487 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,666 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.8% |
| White only, percent : | 94.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 871 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
Emerson zip code is 68733.
County name: Dixon, County
fips: 31051
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $991 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $421 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $621 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,578 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.17 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,786 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,031,965 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 231,581 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,133 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,876 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,814 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 992 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 485 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 228 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 896 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 696 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 709.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.04 |
People born in Emerson (1)
American academic administrator Lewis Webster Jones was born in Emerson
Schools in Emerson
College & universities near Emerson, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 434016 | Little Priest Tribal College | Winnebago (NE) | 68071-0270 |
| 181783 | Wayne State College | Wayne (NE) | 68787 |
| 154457 | Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | Sioux City (IA) | 51106 |
| 181419 | Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy (NE) | 68039-0428 |
| 152992 | Briar Cliff University | Sioux City (IA) | 51104 |
Post offices near Emerson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Post Office | Emerson (NE) | 68733 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Emerson , New Jersey borough in New Jersey, United States with a population of 7,563 people.
- Emerson , Georgia city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,589 people.
- Emerson , Michigan township in Chippewa County, Michigan with a population of 894 people.
- Emerson , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 435 people.
- Emerson , Arkansas location in Arkansas with a population of 338 people.
Other cities in Dixon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dixon County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 1,362 | City in Nebraska |
| Allen | 346 | City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Newcastle | 344 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Ponca | 318 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Concord | 129 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Martinsburg | 87 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Dixon | 80 | Village in Dixon county, Nebraska, USA |
| Maskell | 68 | Village in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States |
| Waterbury | 66 | City in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States of America |
