Saline County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in Nebraska

The population of Saline County, Nebraska is 14,642 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $77,027, the median home value is $180,700, and the median age is 37.4.

The population of Saline County has grown 3.7% since 2010 (14,220 → 14,740), a +0.26% annualized rate.

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

14,642

Population

+0.26%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$77,027

Median Income

$180,700

Median Home Value

Saline County covers 574 sq mi of land at 25.5 people per square mile.

About Saline County, NE

Saline County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 14,642. It ranks #20 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 37.4, younger than the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

The median household income in Saline County is $77,027, near the US median of $74,580. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $180,700, with monthly rent averaging $833. The homeownership rate of 73.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Saline County reflects 20.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.4 minutes each way.

Saline County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Saline County had a population of 14,220 in 2010 and 14,740 in 2024, a 3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,740 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.26%.

14,740

Population (2024)

14,220

Population (2010)

14,740

Peak (2024)

0.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,220	-	-	estimate
2011	14,324	+104	+0.73%	estimate
2012	14,412	+88	+0.61%	estimate
2013	14,294	-118	-0.82%	estimate
2014	14,291	-3	-0.02%	estimate
2015	14,193	-98	-0.69%	estimate
2016	14,228	+35	+0.25%	estimate
2017	14,368	+140	+0.98%	estimate
2018	14,327	-41	-0.29%	estimate
2019	14,194	-133	-0.93%	estimate
2020	14,715	+521	+3.67%	estimate
2021	14,522	-193	-1.31%	estimate
2022	14,621	+99	+0.68%	estimate
2023	14,651	+30	+0.21%	estimate
2024	14,740	+89	+0.61%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.8%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

37.4

Median Age

48.8%

Female

51.2%

Male

15.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.7%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

8.2%

15–19

8.6%

20–24

7.8%

25–34

9.8%

35–44

12.9%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

5.9%

65–74

9.2%

75–84

3.9%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 21.0% · Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$77,027+$2,042 vs state
Mean household income	$90,911
Per-capita income	$33,299
Poverty rate	7.2%+0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.8%
Employment-to-population	65.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

24.4%

Professional & business services

23.8%

Construction

7.9%

Finance & real estate

7.5%

Retail trade

6.1%

Public administration

5.4%

Agriculture

3.8%

Education & health care

3.4%

The largest employment sector in Saline County is manufacturing, accounting for 24.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.7%

Carpool

79.4%

Public transit

4.2%

Work from home

21.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$180,700$-43,100 vs state

Median home value

$833

Median rent

73.6%

Homeownership rate

5,774

Total housing units

89.5%

Occupied

10.5%

Vacant

26.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.3%

With health insurance

91.3%

With broadband internet

17.1%

Foreign-born

6.2%

Veterans (18+)

12.0%

With a disability

75.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

79.8%

High School+

20.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saline County, Nebraska has a population of 14,642 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 26 people per square mile.

The population of Saline County has grown 3.7% since 2010 (14,220 → 14,740), a +0.26% annualized rate.

The median household income in Saline County, Nebraska is $77,027, with mean (average) household income of $90,911 and per-capita income of $33,299. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Saline County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Saline County, Nebraska is 37.4 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

The median home value in Saline County is $180,700 and median monthly rent is $833. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,774 total housing units, 10.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Saline County, Nebraska is manufacturing, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

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