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Saunders County

Nebraska · 22,278 residents · 748.668 sq mi
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Saunders County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,414. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
22,278
+12%since 2000
from 19,830 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,414
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,532
+88%since 2000
from $18,392 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(19,410)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1%(205)
Asian0.2%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(663)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(20,703)
Black0.3%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(585)
Asian0.4%(86)
Other1.7%(387)
Diversity Score12.5%(2,779)
Segregation Score7.9%(1,752)
Diversity Score
12
+273%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saunders County, Nebraska?

Saunders County, Nebraska has about 22,278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saunders County, Nebraska earns about $70,414 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 $171,600, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Saunders County, Nebraska?

About 27.7% 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 6.2% 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 3,993 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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