Emerson, NE Demographics

A map of Emerson's Population by Race

Emerson, Nebraska had a population of 840 in 2020. It was 79.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 7.3% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Emerson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Emerson is the 137th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Emerson's White Population

665 residents of Emerson identify as White, or 79.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Emerson is ranked #513 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more White than neighboring Wakefield (49.6% White). Emerson is less White than neighboring Thurston (88.8% White), Pender (91.7% White), Hubbard (95.4% White), and Waterbury (87.5% White).

Emerson's Black Population

0 residents of Emerson identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Emerson is ranked #270 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is less Black than neighboring Thurston (0.9% Black), Wakefield (0.1% Black), and Pender (0.3% Black).

Emerson's Asian Population

4 residents of Emerson identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Emerson is ranked #125 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Asian than neighboring Thurston (0% Asian), Wakefield (0.3% Asian), Pender (0.2% Asian), and Hubbard (0% Asian). Emerson is less Asian than neighboring Waterbury (1.4% Asian).

Emerson's Hispanic Population

85 residents of Emerson identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Emerson is ranked #93 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Hispanic than neighboring Thurston (5.2% Hispanic), Pender (3.8% Hispanic), Hubbard (2% Hispanic), and Waterbury (5.6% Hispanic). Emerson is less Hispanic than neighboring Wakefield (48.4% Hispanic).

Emerson's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Emerson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Emerson slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Emerson is ranked #19 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thurston (5.2% Native American/Other), Wakefield (0.5% Native American/Other), Pender (2.6% Native American/Other), Hubbard (0% Native American/Other), and Waterbury (2.8% Native American/Other).

Emerson's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Emerson identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Emerson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Emerson is ranked #257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Emerson is more Multiracial than neighboring Thurston (0% Multiracial), Wakefield (1.2% Multiracial), Pender (1.5% Multiracial), Hubbard (2.6% Multiracial), and Waterbury (2.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.