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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Saunders County

Nebraska · 19,830 residents · 748.668 sq mi
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Saunders County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,173. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $92,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,830
+8%since 1990
from 18,285 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$42,173
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,058 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,392
+65%since 1990
from $11,115 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.6%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$474
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
20.3% rent
2.2
+32%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(18,156)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(94)
Asian0.2%(31)
Diversity Score3%(550)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(19,410)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1%(205)
Asian0.2%(40)
Diversity Score3.3%(663)
3
+11%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.8%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−42%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saunders County, Nebraska?

Saunders County, Nebraska has about 19,830 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Saunders County, Nebraska earns about $42,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saunders County, Nebraska expensive?

In Saunders County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $92,800, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Saunders County, Nebraska?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Saunders County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saunders County, Nebraska?

About 6.6% of people in Saunders County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saunders County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Saunders County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,545 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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