Saline County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Saline County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 14,642. It is the 20th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saline County is 37.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saline County is $77,027. This is 3% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $180,700. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Saline County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Saline County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (28.7% vs 12.3%).

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 79.8%.