Editing Elk Creek, Nebraska

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|name                     = Elk Creek, Nebraska
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'''Elk Creek''' is a village in [[Johnson County, Nebraska|Johnson County]], [[Nebraska]], United States. The population was 67 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/>

==History==
Elk Creek got its start ''circa'' 1873, following construction of the [[Atchison and Nebraska Railroad]] through the territory.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=InM_AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA121 | title=History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1 | publisher=S.J. Clarke Publishing Company | author=Burr, George L. | year=1921 | pages=121}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/johnson/elkcreek/ | title=Elk Creek, Hall County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | access-date=August 14, 2014}}</ref> It took its name from nearby Elk Creek, which was named for the [[elk]] once seen there.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Dlas_EPVGFEC | title=Nebraska Place-Names | publisher=University of Nebraska Press | author=Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. | year=1960 |isbn=0-8032-5060-6 | pages=83}} A [http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=englishunsllc 1925 edition] is available for download at [http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/ University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.]</ref>

In 2011, interest in deep-mining of deposits of [[rare earth mineral]]s southwest of Elk Creek was rekindled.<ref>{{cite news |title=Neb. mine find to challenge China's dominance of vital rare minerals |author= Claire Courchane|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/2/rush-for-rare-earth-may-create-nebraska-boomtown/ |newspaper=[[The Washington Times]] |date=August 3, 2011|access-date=August 5, 2011}}</ref> Mining the [[scandium]] and [[titanium]] has been discussed since the 1970s.<ref>[https://san.com/cc/nebraska-mining-project-challenges-china-russia-for-rare-earth-metals/ Nebraska mining project challenges China, Russia for rare-earth metals]</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.13|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=June 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=January 25, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1880= 139
|1890= 216
|1900= 347
|1910= 240
|1920= 218
|1930= 260
|1940= 199
|1950= 176
|1960= 170
|1970= 151
|1980= 144
|1990= 116
|2000= 112
|2010= 98
|2020= 69
|estyear=2021
|estimate=67
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=June 24, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 98 people, 47 households, and 29 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|753.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 57 housing units at an average density of {{convert|438.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 2.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 47 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.3% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the village was 48.4 years. 15.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 112 people, 48 households, and 32 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|859.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 60 housing units at an average density of {{convert|460.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.54% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.89% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.79% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.89% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.89% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $6,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $12,606. There were 12.5% of families and 13.2% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 13.9% of under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.

==Education==
It is in the [[Johnson County Central Public Schools]] school district.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st31_ne/schooldistrict_maps/c31097_johnson/DC20SD_C31097.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Johnson County, NE|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=November 27, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st31_ne/schooldistrict_maps/c31097_johnson/DC20SD_C31097_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>

==Notable people==

*[[David Jacques Way]], harpsichord builder<ref name="Grove">{{cite book|title=The Grove Dictionary of American Music|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UQiiDAEACAAJ|date=January 2013|publisher=OUP USA|isbn=978-0-19-531428-1}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Johnson County, Nebraska}}
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[[Category:Villages in Johnson County, Nebraska]]
[[Category:Villages in Nebraska]]