Cedar County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 34th-largest in Nebraska

The population of Cedar County, Nebraska is 8,344 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $73,977, the median home value is $175,500, and the median age is 41.9.

The population of Cedar County has declined 6.3% since 2010 (8,819 → 8,262), a -0.46% annualized rate.

Cedar County within Nebraska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

8,344

Population

-0.46%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$73,977

Median Income

$175,500

Median Home Value

Cedar County covers 740 sq mi of land at 11.3 people per square mile.

About Cedar County, NE

Cedar County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 8,344. It ranks #34 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 41.9, older than the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The median household income in Cedar County is $73,977, near the US median of $74,580. 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $175,500, with monthly rent averaging $683. The homeownership rate of 78.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cedar County reflects 25.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.3 minutes each way.

Cedar County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cedar County had a population of 8,819 in 2010 and 8,262 in 2024, a -6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,819 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.46%.

8,262

Population (2024)

8,819

Population (2010)

8,819

Peak (2010)

-0.46%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	8,819	-	-	estimate
2011	8,751	-68	-0.77%	estimate
2012	8,699	-52	-0.59%	estimate
2013	8,628	-71	-0.82%	estimate
2014	8,546	-82	-0.95%	estimate
2015	8,523	-23	-0.27%	estimate
2016	8,600	+77	+0.90%	estimate
2017	8,523	-77	-0.90%	estimate
2018	8,459	-64	-0.75%	estimate
2019	8,420	-39	-0.46%	estimate
2020	8,373	-47	-0.56%	estimate
2021	8,331	-42	-0.50%	estimate
2022	8,366	+35	+0.42%	estimate
2023	8,244	-122	-1.46%	estimate
2024	8,262	+18	+0.22%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.9%
Black or African American	0.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.9

Median Age

48.7%

Female

51.3%

Male

21.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

7.8%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

7.0%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

9.3%

35–44

10.3%

45–54

10.5%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

8.6%

65–74

12.2%

75–84

6.0%

85+

3.6%

Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 21.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$73,977$-1,008 vs state
Mean household income	$91,700
Per-capita income	$37,749
Poverty rate	4.1%-2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.0%
Employment-to-population	67.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.1%

Agriculture

16.1%

Manufacturing

11.0%

Construction

7.5%

Information

5.9%

Education & health care

5.2%

Retail trade

4.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Cedar County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.0%

Carpool

81.4%

Public transit

9.0%

Work from home

19.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$175,500$-48,300 vs state

Median home value

$683

Median rent

78.7%

Homeownership rate

3,904

Total housing units

87.6%

Occupied

12.4%

Vacant

21.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.4%

With health insurance

88.1%

With broadband internet

47.9%

Foreign-born

7.7%

Veterans (18+)

10.7%

With a disability

97.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.1%

High School+

25.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cedar County, Nebraska has a population of 8,344 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 11 people per square mile.

The population of Cedar County has declined 6.3% since 2010 (8,819 → 8,262), a -0.46% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cedar County, Nebraska is $73,977, with mean (average) household income of $91,700 and per-capita income of $37,749. 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cedar County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cedar County, Nebraska is 41.9 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

The median home value in Cedar County is $175,500 and median monthly rent is $683. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,904 total housing units, 12.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cedar County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Cedar County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.