Economy & Jobs — Emerson, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,292 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,642 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 487 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 19.1% |
| Arts Food | 17.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 18 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Used Car Dealers | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Coffee Shops | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
