Seward County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,641 | — | #2,003 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $82,444 | +9.7% | #494 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,584 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $241,300 | -14.4% | #969 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $980 | -15.7% | #1,064 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | -41.4% | #259 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Seward County has a population of 17,641, making it the #2,003 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Seward County is $82,444, ranking #494 out of 3,222 counties — 9.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.4% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Seward County is $241,300 (-14.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $980/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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93.9% of residents in Seward County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% above the national rate.
About Seward County, Nebraska
Seward County, Nebraska has a total population of 17,641, making it the 2,003rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Seward County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Seward County is $82,444, which ranks #494 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Seward County is $241,300, 14.4% below the national median. Renters in Seward County pay a median gross rent of $980 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Seward County, 33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Seward County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.0%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Seward 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.