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

The poverty rate is what most separates Cedar County from the typical county: 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 8,344 residents, Cedar County is a county in Nebraska. It ranks #34 among counties in Nebraska by population.

Households take in a median $73,977, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 4.1%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $175,500, with typical rent around $683.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 25.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 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%.

Cedar County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

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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Other counties in Nebraska

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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.