Demographics & People — Seward, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,665 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,700 |
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| Median Age | 32.0 |
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| Total Households | 2,698 |
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| Family Households | 1,800 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.5 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1031 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,284 |
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| Black or African American | 45 |
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| Asian | 48 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 322 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,960 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,196 |
| Other groups | 955 |
| Irish | 688 |
| Czech | 633 |
| English | 477 |
| American | 460 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 322 |
| Swedish | 290 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 173 |
Language
| English Only | 6,986 |
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| Spanish | 140 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,175 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 371 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,874 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Seward, Nebraska.
