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Elba, Nebraska

Elba, Nebraska
Village
Elba, seen from the southeast along Nebraska Highway 11
Elba, seen from the southeast along Nebraska Highway 11
Location of Elba, Nebraska
Location of Elba, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°17′6″N 98°34′6″W / 41.28500°N 98.56833°W / 41.28500; -98.56833Coordinates: 41°17′6″N 98°34′6″W / 41.28500°N 98.56833°W / 41.28500; -98.56833
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Howard
Area
 • Total 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
 • Land 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,860 ft (567 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 215
 • Estimate (2012) 214
 • Density 581.1/sq mi (224.4/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 68835
Area code(s) 308
FIPS code 31-14555
GNIS feature ID 0829037

Elba is a village in Howard County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 215 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Elba was platted in 1882 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. A meander of the river nearby was thought to resemble an elbow, hence the name Elba. Elba was incorporated as a village in 1886.

Elba is located at 41°17′6″N 98°34′6″W / 41.28500°N 98.56833°W / 41.28500; -98.56833 (41.284879, -98.568365).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.

As of the census of 2010, there were 215 people, 98 households, and 55 families residing in the village. The population density was 581.1 inhabitants per square mile (224.4/km2). There were 115 housing units at an average density of 310.8 per square mile (120.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.


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