Saunders County's estimated 2026 population is 23,276 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Saunders County is the 14th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 20,867 and has seen a growth of 11.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Saunders County includes 94.07% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.07%)
Two or more races (4.11%)
Black or African American (0.67%)
Other race (0.64%)
Asian (0.32%)
Native American (0.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,411 | 94.07% |
| Two or more races | 936 | 4.11% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 146 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Saunders County's average per capita income is $52,990. Household income levels show a median of $89,395. The poverty rate stands at 6.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,887 | - |
| Families | $109,378 | $124,449 |
| Households | $89,395 | $106,904 |
| Non Families | $46,649 | $63,184 |
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