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Saline County

Nebraska · 14,996 residents (2025 est.) · 574.069 sq mi
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Saline County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,910. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,650
+6%since 2000
from 13,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 24 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,996 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Saline County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(929)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(933)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(1,237)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.1%(1,331)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.6%(1,115)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(1,434)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(1,849)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(1,856)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.6%(1,704)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.1%(1,337)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.1%(603)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(322)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,910
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,914 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,639
+107%since 2000
from $16,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
79
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(12,496)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(911)
Asian1.7%(236)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(9,494)
Black0.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(4,321)
Asian2.4%(346)
Other2.9%(428)
Diversity Score
61
+52%since 2009
from 40 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
36
−10%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican19%(2,781)
Guatemalan4.1%(594)
Salvadoran1.9%(273)
Cuban1.3%(197)
Honduran1.1%(155)
Dominican0.3%(42)
Puerto Rican0.2%(25)
Peruvian0.2%(23)
Spaniard0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Burmese1.1%(163)
Thai0.6%(84)
Korean0.1%(20)
Vietnamese0.1%(13)
Laotian0%(7)
Chinese0%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German27%(3,960)
Czech11.3%(1,649)
English7.5%(1,096)
Irish5.7%(837)
American2.2%(321)
Swedish1.5%(216)
French1.4%(207)
Norwegian1.3%(188)
Swiss1%(147)
Dutch1%(146)
Danish0.8%(121)
Polish0.8%(118)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.5%(77)
Scottish0.3%(51)
West Indian0.3%(50)
Italian0.3%(49)
Haitian0.3%(43)
Russian0.3%(40)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(35)
Welsh0.2%(30)
British0.2%(29)
Hungarian0.2%(23)
Portuguese0.1%(20)
Belgian0.1%(15)
Arab0.1%(13)
Egyptian0.1%(13)
Greek0%(4)
Slovak0%(3)
Finnish0%(2)
Slovene0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Czech population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 76.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 18.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.3%(2,221)
Married51.4%(2,977)
Widowed2.3%(133)
Divorced8%(463)
Women 15+
Never married28.9%(1,666)
Married52.5%(3,021)
Widowed9%(516)
Divorced9.6%(554)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saline County, Nebraska?

Saline County, Nebraska has about 14,650 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saline County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Saline County, Nebraska earns about $79,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saline County, Nebraska expensive?

In Saline County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $197,400, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Saline County, Nebraska?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Saline County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saline County, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of people in Saline County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saline County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Saline County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,935 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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