Cedar County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cedar County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 8,344. It is the 34th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cedar County is 41.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cedar County is $73,977. This is 1% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $175,500. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Cedar County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%.