As of 2026 the population of Seward County is 21,413. The population is expected to shrink to 21,083 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.31%.
The median age of Seward County residents is 32.
The diversity index of Seward County is 83.1, 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 $88,448 and projected to be $101,698 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,376, projected to be $35,269 in 2031. 2.37% of households – 507 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $735,691 and the average disposable income is $67,889.
There are 8,312 housing units in Seward County; 4,698 are owner-occupied, 2,615 are rented, and 999 are vacant. The average home value is $170,574, with 819 homes built in 2010 or later, and 931 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,015 businesses in Seward County, employing 11,901 workers and pulling from a labor force of 9,797 age 16 and above. 541 workers commute into Seward County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
8,635 residents both live and work in/around Seward County. The average travel time is 14.7 minutes. 7.41% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.73% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,909 drive alone, 1,172 carpool, and 4 take public transportation. 366 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 331 residents work from home.
4,075 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,893 have associates degrees, 1,092 have bachelor’s degrees, and 434 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
