Cedar County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,315 | — | #2,627 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,578 | -2.1% | #943 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,531 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,000 | -34.4% | #1,575 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $716 | -38.4% | #2,661 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | -43.9% | #222 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cedar County has a population of 8,315, making it the #2,627 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cedar County is $73,578, ranking #943 out of 3,222 counties — 2.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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The median home value in Cedar County is $185,000 (-34.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $716/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.6%.
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94.0% of residents in Cedar County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Cedar County, Nebraska
Cedar County, Nebraska has a total population of 8,315, making it the 2,627th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cedar County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cedar County is $73,578, which ranks #943 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Cedar County is $185,000, 34.4% below the national median. Renters in Cedar County pay a median gross rent of $716 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cedar County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Cedar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.5%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Cedar County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.