Census Bureau data for Seward city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Seward city
- What is the median household income in Seward city?
- The median household income in Seward city is $71,016 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Seward city?
- The poverty rate in Seward city is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Seward city?
- $290,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Seward city?
- The median gross rent in Seward city is $1,109 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Seward city residents have a college degree?
- 36.9% of adults in Seward city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,735
Median Income
$71,016
Median Home Value
$290,300
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.4%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-2,595 (-3.5%)
Home Value:
+$46,800 (+19.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-8.2 pp (-100%)
Bachelor's+:
+20.0 pp (+118.3%)
Unemployment:
-2.7 pp (-38%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,735
Median Age
42.0
Female
36.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 71.8%
Black 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Other 2.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.8%
Filipino
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$71,016
±$26,945
-$18,320 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$88,286
Median Family Income
$131,111
Poverty Rate
0.0%
-6.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.4%
$10–15k
8.7%
$15–25k
3.0%
$25–35k
2.2%
$35–50k
14.9%
$50–75k
17.6%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
15.8%
$150–200k
12.9%
$200k+
4.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,196
Owner-Occupied
68.6%
Renter-Occupied
31.4%
Vacancy Rate
17.1%
Median Home Value
$290,300
-$43,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,109
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
43.1%
Home Value Distribution
$200–300k
49.9%
$300–500k
27.8%
$500k–$1M
15.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
19.3%
$500–1k
20.3%
$1–1.5k
33.8%
$1.5–2k
19.3%
$2–2.5k
7.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
46.3%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3+
11.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.7%
Single-fam. att.
5.4%
5–19 units
6.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.8%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
11.5%
2000–2009
9.4%
2010+
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
36.9%
+5.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
17.3%
Some College / Associate
15.5%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
-1.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.9%
Self-Employed
4.6%
Government Workers
32.8%
Private For-Profit
62.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.5%
Public Admin
20.3%
Arts/Entmt.
14.1%
Prof. Services
7.4%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Agriculture
6.2%
Construction
5.0%
Transportation
5.0%
Retail
4.4%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Management
50.2%
Food Prep
24.5%
Production
9.4%
Construction
8.3%
Sales
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
13.1 min
Drove Alone
51.6%
Carpool
14.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.9%
Walked
17.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
992
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.4%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
8.5%
15–19
3.8%
20–24
1.6%
25–34
18.4%
35–44
16.2%
45–54
9.9%
55–64
4.1%
65–74
8.6%
75–84
12.8%
85+
1.5%
Under 18: 21.5%
Working age (18–64): 78.5%
65 and over: 18.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.2%
Naturalized Citizen
68.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
41.0%
Asia
26.3%
Latin America
0.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.1%
With a Disability
6.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
85.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.6%
Has a Computer
87.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023