Saunders County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31155 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,048 | — | #1,729 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $94,066 | +25.2% | #235 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,032 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $271,700 | -3.6% | #774 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $960 | -17.5% | #1,138 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | -50.1% | #137 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Saunders County has a population of 23,048, making it the #1,729 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Saunders County is $94,066, ranking #235 out of 3,222 counties — 25.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.3% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Saunders County is $271,700 (-3.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $960/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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95.8% of residents in Saunders County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Saunders County, Nebraska
Saunders County, Nebraska has a total population of 23,048, making it the 1,729th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Saunders County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Saunders County is $94,066, which ranks #235 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Saunders County is $271,700, 3.6% below the national median. Renters in Saunders County pay a median gross rent of $960 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Saunders County, 32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.2 min.
Saunders County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Saunders 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.