Seward County, NE

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2021 Population

17,605

2.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.5

0.794% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.08%

1.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$73,892

3.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$176,400

2.02% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

9,328

2.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Seward County, NE had a population of 17.6k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $73,892. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Seward County, NE grew from 17,217 to 17,605, a 2.25% increase and its median household income grew from $71,111 to $73,892, a 3.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Seward County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), White (Hispanic) (1.37%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.971%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.579%).

None of the households in Seward County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Seward County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Seward County, NE are Concordia University-Nebraska (1,272 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Seward County, NE was $176,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Seward County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Seward County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Seward County, NE borders Butler County, NE, Fillmore County, NE, Lancaster County, NE, Polk County, NE, Saline County, NE, and York County, NE.

United States Nebraska Lincoln, NE

Population & Diversity

Seward County, NE is home to a population of 17.6k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.16% of Seward County, NE residents were born outside of the country (205 people).

In 2021, there were 53.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.7k people) in Seward County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 311 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 242 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Seward County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Seward County, NE was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Seward County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Seward County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 4
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
311 ± 50.2
White (Hispanic)
242 ± 94

2.66%

Hispanic Population

469 people

2.66% of the people in Seward County, NE are hispanic (469 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Seward County, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,893 ± 5,413 people
Guatemala
9,174 ± 2,346 people
India
6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

Foreign-Born Population

1.16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

205 people

1.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

199 people

As of 2021, 1.16% of Seward County, NE residents (205 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Seward County, NE was 1.16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Seward County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
318 ± 81
Gulf War (1990s)
199 ± 70
Gulf War (2001-)
118 ± 49

Seward County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Seward County, NE employs 9.33k people. The largest industries in Seward County, NE are Educational Services (1,500 people), Manufacturing (1,285 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,123 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($78,049), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,073), and Manufacturing ($57,077).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

9.33k

2021 Value

± 482

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 7.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Seward County, NE grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 9.14k employees to 9.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seward County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,102 people), Management Occupations (987 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (905 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seward County, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.33k

2021 Value

± 482

2.06%

1 Year growth

± 7.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Seward County, NE grew at a rate of 2.06%, from 9.14k employees to 9.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seward County, NE, are Educational Services (1,500 people), Manufacturing (1,285 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,123 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seward County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Seward County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,809

Median earning men ± $2,476

$29,189

Median earning women ± $2,002

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,530), Public Administration ($73,409), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($64,643), Manufacturing ($49,894), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,762).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

149
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
124
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
107
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$213k
Manufacturing
$119k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$42.6k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$10.2B
Kansas
$7.65B
Texas
$6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Seward County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 71% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.34%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Seward County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 71% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Seward County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 23, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Seward County, NE awarded 1,272 degrees. The student population of Seward County, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,588 male students and 3,390 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seward County, NE are White (736 and 58.2%), followed by Unknown (271 and 21.4%), Black or African American (126 and 9.97%), and Hispanic or Latino (76 and 6.01%).

The largest universities in Seward County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Concordia University-Nebraska (1,272 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Seward County, NE are Curriculum & Instruction (698 and 54.9%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (152 and 11.9%), and General Business (58 and 4.56%).

The median tuition cost in Seward County, NE for private four year colleges is $35,600.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Seward County, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,978 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,978 students enrolled in Seward County, NE, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,956 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Curriculum & Instruction
697 degree-majors awarded
General Educational Leadership & Administration
149 degree-majors awarded
Reading Teacher Education
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Seward County, NE was Curriculum & Instruction with 697 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Seward County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Concordia University-Nebraska

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,272 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Concordia University-Nebraska with 1,272 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 304 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seward County, NE, which is 0.314 times less than the 968 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 736 degrees mean that there were 2.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 271 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($710) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Measure

In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Seward County, NE was $176,400 in 2021, which is 0.72 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $172,900 to $176,400, a 2.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Seward County, NE is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Seward County, NE have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Seward County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Seward County, NE is $73,892. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Seward County, NE was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $76,190, followed by Census Tract 9603 and Census Tract 9604, with respective values of $74,662 and $73,725.

In 2022, 9.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Seward County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.602%.

Housing

Property

$176,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,068

$4,767

Median Property Taxes

±$312

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Seward County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Seward County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.7% of the housing units in Seward County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Seward County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9603
Census Tract 9604

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Seward County, NE was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $76,190, followed by Census Tract 9603 and Census Tract 9604, with respective values of $74,662 and $73,725.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Seward County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,892

Median Household Income

± $3,892

6.56k

Number of Households

± 409

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.56k households in Seward County, NE grew to $73,892 from the previous year's value of $71,111.

The following chart displays the households in Seward County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Seward County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (9.69%)
Worked At Home (5.14%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Seward County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.69%) and those who worked at home (5.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seward County, NE have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.03% of the workforce in Seward County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Seward County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Seward County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Seward County, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Seward County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.602%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seward County, NE (1.15k out of 16.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Seward County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 6.1% of the children was living in poverty in Seward County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 56.6 in Seward County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 18.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Seward County, NE has health coverage, with 59.3% on employee plans, 7.02% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Seward County, NE see 1920 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.208% decrease from the previous year (1924 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2148 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 573 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,920 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Seward County, NE

Primary care physicians in Seward County, NE see an average of 1,920 patients per year. This represents a 0.208% decrease from the previous year (1,924 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Seward County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.3%

Uninsured

59.3%

Employer Coverage

7.02%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seward County, NE declined by 3.95% from 5.52% to 5.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Seward County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Seward County, NE.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.2% in Seward County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Seward County, NE.

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