As of 2025 the population of Seward County is 21,577. The population is expected to shrink to 20,428 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.09%.
The median age of Seward County residents is 32.
The diversity index of Seward County is 82.9, meaning that there is a 83% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Seward County is $76,260 and projected to be $83,075 in 2030. Per capita income is $26,129, projected to be $28,843 in 2030. 1.26% of households – 272 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $465,570 and the average disposable income is $58,647.
There are 8,318 housing units in Seward County; 4,646 are owner-occupied, 2,742 are rented, and 930 are vacant. The average home value is $164,766, with 667 homes built in 2010 or later, and 848 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 994 businesses in Seward County, employing 12,038 workers and pulling from a labor force of 10,219 age 16 and above. 625 workers commute into Seward County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
8,854 residents both live and work in/around Seward County. The average travel time is 16.5 minutes. 5.14% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.64% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,895 drive alone, 1,662 carpool, and 5 take public transportation. 346 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 311 residents work from home.
3,596 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,400 have associates degrees, 1,273 have bachelor’s degrees, and 406 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
