Seward, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,210
Unemployment
1.5%
Poverty
9.3%
Median Home
$168,300
Median Income
$66,190
Median Rent
$808
Seward SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
9
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Seward, NE Crime Report
46
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
635.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-72.92%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seward / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 46 | 635.2 | 2,243.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 27.6 | 334.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 41.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 13.8 | 229.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 44 | 607.6 | 1,909.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 6 | 82.9 | 229.9 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 36 | 497.1 | 1,418.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 27.6 | 260.5 | 246.0 |
Seward, NE Cost Of Living
93
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 | 93 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 91 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,210 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 7,151 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,124 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,133 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 7,109 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 7,050 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 6,998 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 6,937 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 6,868 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,846 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Seward
| Race | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 11.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Seward
| Gender | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Seward for adults over 25
| Education | Seward | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 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 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 8.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 9.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 19.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.7% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
