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Saline County

Nebraska · 14,292 residents · 574.069 sq mi
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Saline County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,292
+3%since 2000
from 13,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+1%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Saline County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,956
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,914 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,760
+58%since 2000
from $16,287 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score20.2%(2,796)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(9,363)
Black0.9%(130)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(4,067)
Asian1.9%(277)
Other1.3%(192)
Diversity Score58.7%(8,394)
Segregation Score39.5%(5,646)
Diversity Score
59
+191%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saline County, Nebraska?

Saline County, Nebraska has about 14,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saline County, Nebraska earns about $52,956 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 $120,800, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Saline County, Nebraska?

About 19.2% 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 12.4% 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 1,577 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9606.01Census Tract 9606.02Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9608
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 68333ZIP 68465ZIP 68359ZIP 68343ZIP 68464ZIP 68453ZIP 68445
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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