Seward County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Seward County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31159
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 571.43 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.46 sq mi
- Total Area
- 575.89 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.871944
- Longitude
- -97.140383
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,548
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,440
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,070 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 478 | 2.7% |
| White | 16,578 | 94.5% |
| Black | 147 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,132 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 307 | 2.3% |
| White | 12,814 | 95.3% |
| Black | 102 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 91 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,641
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,496
- Poverty Rate
- 6.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,208
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,660 | 94.4% |
| Black | 144 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,085
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,155 | 19.4% |
| Republican | 6,709 | 60.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,046 | 18.5% |
| Other | 20 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,443 | 49.1% |
| Female | 5,563 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,054 | 81.7% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 1.8% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,796
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,587 | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 42.9% |
| Black | 5 | 55.6% |
| Asian | 19 | 45.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,358 | 61.7% |
| Female | 3,404 | 61.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,572 (23.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,690 (33.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,206
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $238,250
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,009
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 6.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.