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Elwood, NE
Village in Gosper County, Nebraska.
Population
534
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
970
ZIP codes
0
Elwood and its ZIP codes
Elwood at a glance
- Elwood is about 38 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,389, 13% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,300 (23% below Nebraska) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Elwood, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elwood, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,389
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$183,300
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
51.1
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (200), Irish Americans (60), Mexican Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gosper County. PPP loans are for Elwood.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,569
426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,420
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6M
FY 2026, $12,985 per person
How people get to work
Elwood, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled18.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elwood, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
23.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elwood, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Elwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithfieldVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| EustisVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BertrandVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| LexingtonCity | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| CozadCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| ArapahoeCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| OvertonVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| LoomisVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| FarnamVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| HolbrookVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| EdisonVillage | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Willow IslandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| AtlantaVillage | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| OxfordVillage | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| CambridgeCity | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| Elm CreekVillage | 27 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elwood, NE in?
- Elwood is in Gosper County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Elwood, NE?
- About 534 people live in Elwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elwood?
- Nearby places include Smithfield (6.5 mi), Eustis (10 mi), Bertrand (13 mi), Lexington (14 mi), Cozad (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023