Sarpy County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sarpy County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 194,051. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sarpy County is 35.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sarpy County is $101,402. This is 35% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $287,600. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Sarpy County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sarpy County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.1%.

Education

41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Sarpy County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 23% higher 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 95.7%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.