Saunders County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Saunders County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Saunders County, Nebraska has a population of 23,048, the 14th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $94,066 and the median home value is $271,700. The poverty rate is 6.3%.

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

Saunders County Quick Facts

Population 23,048

Median Household Income $94,066

Median Home Value $271,700

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.6%

High School Graduation 97.0%

Cities/Places 16

Population 23,048 14th of 93

Median Income $94,066 23% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Saunders 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	22,761	23,048	+1.3%
Median household income	$89,395	$94,066	+5.2%
Median home value	$241,100	$271,700	+12.7%

Median Household Income

Saunders

$94,066

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Saunders

$271,700

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.8%

$25K-$50K 11.7%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 47.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

2.4%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

16.7%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

13.9%

$200K+

9.5%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

69.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.1%

Renter 17.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $960/mo 12.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.8%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

26.2%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Saunders County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wahoo	4,929	$89,457	14.2%	$243,600
Ashland	3,071	$89,408	4.3%	$249,700
Yutan	1,832	$103,350	0.7%	$198,800
Ceresco	1,225	$96,944	2.9%	$210,600
Cedar Bluffs	782	$92,639	9.6%	$167,200
Mead	607	$80,272	7.9%	$166,400
Valparaiso	524	$85,625	5.0%	$230,400
Prague	310	$74,375	5.9%	$98,200
Weston	256	$66,250	7.0%	$163,300
Ithaca	183	$62,083	4.9%	$158,500
Leshara	177	$70,750	4.6%	$162,500
Memphis	130	$73,750	3.9%	$168,800
Colon	102	$61,563	11.5%	$166,100
Malmo	95	$108,750	12.6%	$170,000
Morse Bluff	70	$74,063	2.9%	$133,300
Wann	18	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Saunders County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 23,048. It is the 14th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saunders County is 40.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saunders County is $94,066. This is 23% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 17% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $271,700. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Saunders County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% 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 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower 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 97.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Saunders 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 Saunders County, Nebraska?

Saunders County has a population of 23,048, making it the 14th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Saunders County?

The median household income in Saunders County is $94,066 with a poverty rate of 6.3%.

How many cities are in Saunders County, Nebraska?

Saunders County contains 16 Census-designated places.