Elkhorn is a rapidly growing suburb located on the western edge of Omaha. Formerly an independent town, it retains a small-town feel despite modern development. Elkhorn is known for newer housing, schools, and expanding commercial areas. Visitors often experience it as a quieter, more spacious part of the city. Its growth reflects broader population trends moving westward. Elkhorn illustrates Omaha’s continued expansion into surrounding areas.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 41.2860699, -96.2346121
- Type: Suburb
OSM tags
- ele: 370
- gnis:feature_id: 829062
- Name: Elkhorn
- Place type: Suburb
- Population: 8327
- Census year: 2006
- source:population: US Census
- Wikidata: Q967547
- Wikipedia: Wikipedia (English) – Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska