Because of many things, Elkhorn is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Elkhorn really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Elkhorn perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.

As is often the case in a small town, Elkhorn doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Elkhorn. 62.46% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Elkhorn in 2022 was $70,100, which is wealthy relative to Nebraska and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $280,400 for a family of four.

Elkhorn is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Elkhorn home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Elkhorn residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Elkhorn include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Czech.

The most common language spoken in Elkhorn is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Other Asian languages.