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Cedar County, NE
12 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Cedar County, Nebraska.
Population
8,315
Land area
740sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Cedar County
Cedar County at a glance
- Cedar County is 56% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,578 a year, 4% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,000 (22% below Nebraska) and median rent is $716 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Hartington (1,621), Laurel (1,018) and Randolph (877).
Local data for Cedar County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cedar County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,578
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$185,000
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,218), Irish Americans (562), Swedish Americans (542).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,163
2,707 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,441
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.1M
FY 2026, $9,318 per person
PPP loans
$36.9M
1,712 loans, 3,990 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cedar County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cedar County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
532
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cedar County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cedar County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cedar County, NE?
- Hartington is the largest city or town in Cedar County, with about 1,621 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cedar County?
- Cedar County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68717, 68727, 68736, 68739, 68745.
- What is the population of Cedar County, NE?
- About 8,315 people live in Cedar County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cedar County?
- Cedar County borders Yankton County, SD, Clay County, SD, Wayne County, Knox County, Pierce County, Dixon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023