Saunders County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Saunders County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 22,761. It is the 14th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saunders County is 40.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saunders County is $89,395. This is 19% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $241,100. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Saunders County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Saunders County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 96.1%.