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The Village of Emerson had a population of 885 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Emerson ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Emerson is located at latitude 42.2786 and longitude -96.7267 in Dixon County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Emerson encompass a land area of 0.47 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Dixon County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for Village of Emerson are located in Dixon County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into Dakota County, and Thurston County.
The Village of Emerson has a P1 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also an incorporated place with the same name and the same census code. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Emerson is located within Township of Emerson, a minor civil division (MCD) of Dixon County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 885 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,869 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 40 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,292 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,920 |
| Median Home Value | $116,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 369 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 230 (62.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 101 (27.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 (10.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 331 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Family Households | 202 (61.0%) |
The table below compares Emerson to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 137 | 77th |
| Population Density | # 52 | 91st |
| Median Household Income | # 406 | 32nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 498 | 16th |
| Diversity Index | # 69 | 88th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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