Sarpy County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Sarpy County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sarpy County, Nebraska has a population of 197,389, the 3rd most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $103,321 and the median home value is $314,100. The poverty rate is 5.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sarpy County Quick Facts

Population 197,389

Median Household Income $103,321

Median Home Value $314,100

Poverty Rate 5.6%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 35.7 years

Homeownership Rate 70.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 42.6%

High School Graduation 95.6%

Cities/Places 11

Population 197,389 3rd of 93

Median Income $103,321 35% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.6%

Unemployment 2.6%

How Sarpy County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	194,051	197,389	+1.7%
Median household income	$101,402	$103,321	+1.9%
Median home value	$287,600	$314,100	+9.2%

Median Household Income

Sarpy

$103,321

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sarpy

$314,100

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.7%

$25K-$50K 12.0%

$50K-$100K 28.7%

$100K+ 51.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.3%

$10K-$15K

1.4%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

10.8%

$150K-$200K

13.2%

$200K+

15.2%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

72.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.3%

Renter 29.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,334/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.3%

18-34

22.6%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

19.1%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sarpy County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bellevue	64,510	$85,462	7.8%	$247,000
Papillion	25,244	$111,679	5.3%	$311,000
La Vista	16,563	$81,961	7.5%	$260,900
Chalco	10,595	$85,672	4.8%	$238,600
Gretna	9,193	$123,992	4.2%	$341,600
Offutt AFB	6,074	$72,500	6.6%	N/A
Springfield	1,595	$92,955	7.7%	$253,800
Linoma Beach	99	$119,464	0.0%	$350,000
Richfield	47	$91,563	0.0%	$266,700
Beacon View	36	$103,750	0.0%	$350,000
Melia	22	N/A	50.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Sarpy County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 197,389. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sarpy County is 35.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sarpy County is $103,321. This is 35% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $314,100. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.3% 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 76.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.6%.

Education

42.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Sarpy County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sarpy County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sarpy County, Nebraska?

Sarpy County has a population of 197,389, making it the 3rd most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Sarpy County?

The median household income in Sarpy County is $103,321 with a poverty rate of 5.6%.

How many cities are in Sarpy County, Nebraska?

Sarpy County contains 11 Census-designated places.