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Antelope County

Population in July 2008: 649. Population change since 2000: -11.7%
 

Males: 309  (47.6%)
Females: 340  (52.4%)

Median resident age:  45.2 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip codes: 68636.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,977 (it was $29,833 in 2000)
Elgin:  $39,977
Nebraska:  $47,085

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,824
Elgin:  $21,824
Nebraska:  $24,174

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $75,919 (it was $50,800 in 2000)
Elgin:  $75,919
Nebraska:  $122,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $81,330; Detached houses: $83,551; Townhouses or other attached units: $53,420; In 2-unit structures: $32,308; Mobile homes: $9,286

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Races in Elgin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Elgin: 72.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (55.4%), Irish (10.1%), English (6.4%), Danish (3.4%), Swedish (3.3%), United States (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1930 feet

Land area: 0.72 square miles.

Population density: 905 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Elgin

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 0.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Elgin city

  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Nebraska:  4.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Elgin:  1.5% ($763)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (93.4 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lincoln, NE (109.2 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (535.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Oakdale, NE (2.9 miles ), Petersburg, NE (3.0 miles ), Neligh, NE (3.2 miles ), Tilden, NE (3.7 miles ), Clearwater, NE (3.8 miles ), Meadow Grove, NE (4.3 miles ), Albion, NE (4.6 miles ), Newman Grove, NE (4.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $85,400
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $96,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $138,100
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.98 N, Longitude: 98.08 W

Area code: 402

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Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+1.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (26%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (14%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)



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Elgin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 139% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1964, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.8 miles away from the Elgin city center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1954, a category 4 tornado 25.2 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 23 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Elgin-area historical earthquake activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 68.4 miles away from Elgin center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 45.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/20/2002 at 04:29:40, a magnitude 3.5 (3.3 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 43.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.0 miles away from Elgin center
On 7/18/1990 at 02:47:03, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Elgin:
  • TILDEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; TILDEN, NE)
  • ANTELOPE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; NELIGH, NE)
  • BOONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (about 20 miles; ALBION, NE)

Political contributions by individuals in Elgin, NE

Airports located in Elgin:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elgin:
  • NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 26 miles; NORFOLK, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
  • WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (about 57 miles; WAYNE, NE; FT enrollment: 3,026)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 80 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (about 82 miles; VERMILLION, SD; FT enrollment: 6,014)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 94 miles; KEARNEY, NE; FT enrollment: 5,588)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 95 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 2,639)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 108 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
Public high school in Elgin:
  • Elgin High School (Students: 104; Location: 101 N 4th Street Box 399; Grades: 7th Grade - 12th Grade)
Private high school in Elgin:
  • POPE JOHN XXII CENTRAL CATHOLI (Students: 115; Location: PO BOX 179; Grades: 7 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Elgin:
Private elementary/middle school in Elgin:
  • ST BONIFACE ELEMENTARY (Students: 123; Location: CHURCH ST BOX B; Grades: KG - 6)
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Library in Elgin:
  • ELGIN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $12,590; Location: 2ND AND BOWEN; 15,745 books; 68 audio materials; 21 video materials; 5 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Elgin: Central Farmers Cooperative Elevator (A), Elgin Municipal Park Campground (B), Elgin Fire Hall (C), Elgin Police Department (D), Elgin Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Elgin City Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Elgin include: Saint Boniface Parish (A), United Methodist Church (B), Trinity Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Elgin include: Centennial Gardens (1), Elgin Municipal Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Elgin that have no violations reported:
  • ELGIN, CITY OF (Address: PO Box 240, Population served: 735, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.5%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.6%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.5%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  1.3%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Elgin, NE


4 people in religious group quarters


Elgin compared to Nebraska state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Elgin (2009 data):
  • Bank of Elgin: Bank Of Elgin at 101 North 2nd Street, branch established on 1935-08-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $42.6 mil, Deposits: $32.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Antelope Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Antelope County Nebraska:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (16%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Elgin

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents35.5%27.5%16.5%9.2%5.0%
Congregations16.7%16.7%23.3%13.3%10.0%
NameChristian and Missionary AllianceEvangelical Free Church of AmericaSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents1.9%1.6%1.3%0.6%0.9%
Congregations3.3%3.3%3.3%3.3%6.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,806$45,6720$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,106$37,2721$319
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$44
Water Supply 2$5,579$33,4740$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,591
Totals for Government 4$12,491$37,4734$1,954



Elgin government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Parks & Recreation: $12,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $64,000
    Central Staff Services: $63,000
    Parks & Recreation: $54,000
    Water Utilities: $52,000
    Financial Administration: $49,000
    Solid Waste Management: $41,000
    Police Protection: $37,000
    Sewerage: $34,000
    Fire Protection: $25,000
    General Public Buildings: $10,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $11,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $53,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $15,000
    Regular Highways: $10,000
    Fire Protection: $10,000
    Sewerage: $5,000
    Water Utilities: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $120,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $50,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $58,000
    All Other: $23,000
    General Support: $13,000
  • Tax - Property: $104,000
    NEC: $29,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $202,000

5.08% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,516 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.08%
Nebraska average:  7.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Madison County, NE  0.79% ($22,500 average AGI)
from Lancaster County, NE  0.68% ($28,765)


7.29% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,128 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.29%
Nebraska average:  7.41%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Madison County, NE  1.75% ($33,533 average AGI)
to Lancaster County, NE  0.93% ($28,667)
to Douglas County, NE  0.50% ($23,538)


Strongest AM radio stations in Elgin:
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAG (780 AM; daytime; 1 kW; NORFOLK, NE)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elgin:
  • KEXL (106.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: WJAG, INC.)
  • KZEN (100.3 FM; CENTRAL CITY, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC.)
  • KNEN (94.7 FM; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOT (93.5 FM; COLUMBUS, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • KUSO (92.7 FM; ALBION, NE; Owner: FLOOD COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KGRD (105.3 FM; ORCHARD, NE; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elgin:
  • KLKE (Channel 24; ALBION, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K53GC (Channel 53; NELIGH, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • K39AL (Channel 39; NELIGH, NE; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KXNE-TV (Channel 19; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • K65AT (Channel 65; NELIGH, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • 9 Mi W 2 Mi S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 386.5 m, Overall height: 386.5 m
    Registrant: Citadel Communications LLC Dba , 3240 S 10th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, Phone: (402) 434-8000, Email:
  • David J Fenton, 606 Maple Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5
  • City Fire Hall, Call Sign: KWV690, Licensee ID: L00048380
    Assigned Frequencies : 39.8200 MHz, 39.9800 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/10/2003, Expiration Date: 11/21/2013
    Registrant: Elgin, Village Of, Elgin, NE 68636, Phone: (402) 843-5822
  • Elgin, 9 Mi W 2 Mi S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 386.5 m, Call Sign: KAB310
    Assigned Frequencies : 42.4800 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/21/2004, Expiration Date: 07/07/2014, Certifier: Francis J Coffey
    Registrant: Nebraska State Patrol, Lincoln, NE 68524, Phone: (402) 471-8750, Fax: (402) 471-8759, Email:
  • 3 Blocks North Of Us Post Office, Call Sign: WYS882
    Assigned Frequencies : 464.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/06/2003, Expiration Date: 12/30/2013, Certifier: Betty L Kallhoff
    Registrant: Sapp Bros Petroleum Inc, 301 North Myrtle, Elgin, NE 68636, Phone: (402) 843-5621, Fax: (402) 843-5887, Email:
  • 5.5 Mi S Clearwater 2 Mi E On County Rd On N Side Of Rd, Call Sign: KNAF524, Licensee ID: L00409399
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.355 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/01/2002, Expiration Date: 03/30/2012
    Registrant: Blair Brothers, Rr 1, Elgin, NE 68636, Phone: (402) 485-2224
  • Lat: 41.983139 Lon: -98.084417, Call Sign: WQIF585
    Assigned Frequencies : 462.250 MHz, 462.450 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/25/2008, Expiration Date: 01/25/2018, Certifier: John H Schindler
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Elgin, NE, Lat: 41.840111 Lon: -98.324806, Call Sign: WQAY299
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.443 MHz, 956.443 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/25/2004, Expiration Date: 08/25/2014, Certifier: Joseph Listengart
    Registrant: Source Gas LLC, 370 Van Gordon St Ste 4000, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 243-3590, Fax: (303) 243-3606, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Elgin)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 15 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Elgin)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 11
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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