Economy & Jobs — Seward, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,564 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,800 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,685 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
| In Labor Force | 3,902 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 30.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15.0% |
| Arts Food | 8.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.