Seward, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,176
Unemployment
1.6%
Poverty
7.8%
Median Home
$158,700
Median Income
$68,642
Median Rent
$714
Seward SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
9
Diversity
4
Safety
9
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Seward, NE Crime Report
42
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
579.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-76.61%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seward / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 42 | 579.3 | 2,340.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 27.6 | 300.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 40.9 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 13.8 | 192.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 40 | 551.7 | 2,039.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 3 | 41.4 | 245.3 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 34 | 469.0 | 1,536.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 41.4 | 257.7 | 219.9 |
Seward, NE Cost Of Living
92
Seward's Overall Cost Of Living
Seward's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Seward | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
Seward, NE Photos
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Rankings for Seward in Nebraska
Map Of Seward, NE
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Population over time in Seward
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,176 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,151 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,124 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,133 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,109 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,050 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 6,998 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 6,937 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 6,868 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,846 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Seward
| Race | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.0% | 79.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.7% | 4.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 10.9% | 18.0% |
Gender in Seward
| Gender | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Seward for adults over 25
| Education | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Seward, Nebraska
| Income | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.3% | 15.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 4.9% | 7.7% |
