Seward County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Seward County has a population of 17,641 residents and a median age of 38.0 years, making it the #2,003 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.4%. The median home value is $241,300, and the median household income is $82,444, which is 10% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Seward County, 33.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 1.6% below the national average, ranking #563 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Seward County is 79.1 years. 11.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
12.5% of adults in Seward County smoke , 41.7% are obese , and 23.1% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 11.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.5 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
6.8% of children in Seward County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 6.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Seward County is 69.8%. The mean commute time is 24.5 min, which is 11.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Seward County voted Republican with a margin of 46.6%. The vote was 26% Dem / 72.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.