Seward County's 2026 population is estimated at 18,015, reflecting a 0.69% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Seward County is the 18th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 16,800 and has grown 7.23% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 37.2 years
There are 13,530 adults, (3,214 of whom are seniors) in Seward County.
Female: 8,578 (48.6%)
Male: 9,063 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Seward County includes 94.44% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,660 | 94.44% |
| Two or more races | 516 | 2.93% |
| Black or African American | 144 | 0.82% |
| Other race | 139 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 71 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
Seward County 's average per capita income is $53,873. Household income levels show a median of $82,444. The poverty rate stands at 7.38%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $114,854 | - |
| Families | $100,682 | $115,356 |
| Households | $82,444 | $99,633 |
| Non Families | $44,518 | $56,132 |
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