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Emerald, NE
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Population
6
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
0
Emerald and its ZIP codes
Emerald at a glance
- Emerald is 60% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Emerald, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Emerald.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,528
176,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Emerald, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,041
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
753
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Emerald
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DentonVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Pleasant DaleVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.4 |
| MalcolmVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LincolnCity | 8.4 mi | 101.1 |
| RaymondVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| MilfordCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| GarlandVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MartellCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| SpragueVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| RocaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| AgnewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| CheneyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| WaltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| CreteCity | 15 mi | 4 |
| DaveyVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emerald, NE in?
- Emerald is in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Emerald, NE?
- About 6 people live in Emerald, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emerald?
- Nearby places include Denton (5.1 mi), Pleasant Dale (5.3 mi), Yankee Hill (6 mi), Malcolm (6.8 mi), Lincoln (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023