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Seward County

Nebraska · 17,609 residents · 571.43 sq mi
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Seward County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
17,609
+7%since 2000
from 16,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Seward County
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(1,026)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(1,237)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(1,163)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.5%(1,495)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.9%(1,564)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.7%(1,712)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(1,980)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.5%(1,848)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.3%(2,347)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.4%(1,825)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(967)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(445)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,111
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,367
+76%since 2000
from $18,379 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+2%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Seward County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(16,077)
Black0.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(179)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(16,382)
Black0.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(496)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other1.7%(297)
Segregation Score
17
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
Mexican2%(340)
Puerto Rican0.6%(103)
Spaniard0.1%(16)
Cuban0%(3)
Asian origin
Korean0.2%(28)
Chinese0.2%(26)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(23)
Ancestry
German41.9%(7,208)
Irish10%(1,728)
Czech8.9%(1,538)
American5.5%(945)
English5.2%(897)
Swedish3.5%(611)
Dutch3%(514)
Danish2.3%(401)
Polish1.8%(305)
French1.6%(281)
Norwegian1.5%(265)
Italian1.3%(223)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.8%(143)
Swiss0.5%(94)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(87)
Russian0.5%(78)
Greek0.3%(51)
British0.3%(49)
Canadian0.2%(36)
Welsh0.2%(34)
Nigerian0.2%(28)
Ukrainian0.2%(28)
Belgian0.1%(19)
Austrian0.1%(13)
Turkish0.1%(13)
Romanian0.1%(10)
Syrian0.1%(9)
Finnish0.1%(9)
Serbian0%(8)
Slovak0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Czech population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.3%(2,370)
Married57%(4,186)
Widowed2.5%(181)
Divorced8.3%(606)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(1,750)
Married58.8%(4,076)
Widowed8%(552)
Divorced8%(557)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seward County, Nebraska?

Seward County, Nebraska has about 17,609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Seward County, Nebraska earns about $71,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seward County, Nebraska expensive?

In Seward County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $172,900, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Seward County, Nebraska?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Seward County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seward County, Nebraska?

About 7.2% of people in Seward County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seward County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Seward County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,159 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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