Seward County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Seward County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 17,636. It is the 18th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Seward County is 37.6 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Seward County is $81,122. This is 8% higher than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $232,400. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Seward County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Seward County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 94.9%.