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Seward, NE
City in Seward County, Nebraska.
Population
7,678
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,747
ZIP codes
0
Seward and its ZIP codes
Seward at a glance
- Seward is about 68 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $72,564, 5% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $244,600 and median rent is $1,018 a month.
Local data for Seward, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seward, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,564
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$244,600
Median rent
$1,018/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
38.6%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,052), Irish Americans (863), Swedish Americans (194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Seward County. PPP loans are for Seward.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,155
6,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,884
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $7,420 per person
How people get to work
Seward, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seward, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seward, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Seward
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarlandVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| StaplehurstVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| TamoraCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| BeeVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| GoehnerVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MilfordCity | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Pleasant DaleVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MalcolmVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Beaver CrossingVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| UlyssesVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| UticaVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DwightVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| EmeraldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| AgnewCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| RaymondVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| DentonVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seward, NE in?
- Seward is in Seward County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Seward, NE?
- About 7,678 people live in Seward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seward?
- Nearby places include Garland (6.5 mi), Staplehurst (6.5 mi), Tamora (6.9 mi), Bee (7.6 mi), Goehner (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023