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Sarpy County

Nebraska · 190,604 residents · 237.997 sq mi
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Sarpy County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,051. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190,604
+55%since 2000
from 122,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
801 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 515 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+12%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
93K122K150K178K207K1990201020202024Sarpy County
2024197K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,051
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,926
+68%since 2000
from $21,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(106,823)
Black4.3%(5,231)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(5,358)
Asian1.9%(2,306)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(30,578)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(147,064)
Black3.8%(7,232)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(20,055)
Asian2.5%(4,726)
Other3.9%(7,403)
Diversity Score45.3%(86,433)
Segregation Score29.3%(55,804)
Diversity Score
45
+82%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sarpy County, Nebraska?

Sarpy County, Nebraska has about 190,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sarpy County, Nebraska earns about $83,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sarpy County, Nebraska expensive?

In Sarpy County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $211,400, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Sarpy County, Nebraska?

About 40.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sarpy County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sarpy County, Nebraska?

About 5.6% of people in Sarpy County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sarpy County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sarpy County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88,021 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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