Cedar County, NE
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8,375
TOTAL POPULATION
4,291
MALE POPULATION
4,084
FEMALE POPULATION
105.07
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,820
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,387
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,035
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,394
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Cedar County Area Codes
Race in Cedar County
The most populous races in Cedar County are White / Caucasian (8,075 | 96.4%), Hispanic or Latino (196 | 2.3%), and Two or more Races (181 | 2.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 19 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 12 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 196 | 2.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 32 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 8,075 | 96.4% |
| Two or more Races | 181 | 2.2% |
| Some other Race | 56 | 0.7% |
| Total | 8,375 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Cedar County
The most populous ancestries reported in Cedar County are German (4,505 | 53.8%), Irish (616 | 7.4%), Swedish (607 | 7.2%), English (481 | 5.7%), and American (378 | 4.5%), together accounting for 78.7% of all Cedar County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 14 | 0.2% |
| American | 378 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 14 | 0.2% |
| Basque | 9 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 36 | 0.4% |
| British | 30 | 0.4% |
| Central American | 15 | 0.2% |
| Cherokee | 3 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 307 | 3.7% |
| Czechoslovakian | 20 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 266 | 3.2% |
| Dutch | 141 | 1.7% |
| English | 481 | 5.7% |
| European | 70 | 0.8% |
| Finnish | 20 | 0.2% |
| French | 123 | 1.5% |
| French Canadian | 94 | 1.1% |
| German | 4,505 | 53.8% |
| Greek | 5 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Icelander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 45 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 616 | 7.4% |
| Italian | 38 | 0.4% |
| Korean | 19 | 0.2% |
| Lebanese | 6 | 0.1% |
| Luxembourger | 2 | 0.0% |
| Malaysian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 166 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 200 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 126 | 1.5% |
| Pueblo | 1 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 77 | 0.9% |
| Salvadoran | 15 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 31 | 0.4% |
| Scotch-Irish | 29 | 0.4% |
| Scottish | 30 | 0.4% |
| Sioux | 32 | 0.4% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.2% |
| Sri Lankan | 16 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 14 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 607 | 7.2% |
| Swiss | 33 | 0.4% |
| Syrian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 11 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 9 | 0.1% | View All 49 Rows |
Immigrants in Cedar County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cedar County came from Central America (12 | 0.1%), Europe (12 | 0.1%), Latin America (12 | 0.1%), Mexico (10 | 0.1%), and Asia (9 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.6% of all Cedar County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 9 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 3 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 12 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 5 | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | 2 | 0.0% |
| England | 7 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 12 | 0.1% |
| Japan | 6 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 12 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 10 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 7 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 3 | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 3 | 0.0% | View All 15 Rows |
Sex and Age in Cedar County
Sex and Age in Cedar County
The most populous age groups in Cedar County are 5 to 9 Years (360 | 8.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (376 | 9.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 280 (6.5%) | 268 (6.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 360 (8.4%) | 275 (6.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 309 (7.2%) | 287 (7.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 291 (6.8%) | 272 (6.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 247 (5.8%) | 203 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 193 (4.5%) | 179 (4.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 207 (4.8%) | 186 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 281 (6.6%) | 199 (4.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 175 (4.1%) | 194 (4.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 214 (5.0%) | 213 (5.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 220 (5.1%) | 241 (5.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 317 (7.4%) | 239 (5.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 342 (8.0%) | 376 (9.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 285 (6.6%) | 234 (5.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 227 (5.3%) | 225 (5.5%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 154 (3.6%) | 158 (3.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 52 (1.2%) | 130 (3.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 137 (3.2%) | 205 (5.0%) |
| Total | 4,291 (100.0%) | 4,084 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Cedar County
Median Family Size in Cedar County
The median family size in Cedar County is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,922 | 87.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (174 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.61 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,922 (87.2%) | 3.12 |
| Single Male/Father | 109 (4.9%) | 2.87 |
| Single Female/Mother | 174 (7.9%) | 2.61 |
| Total Families | 2,205 (100.0%) | 3.07 |
Median Household Size in Cedar County
The median household size in Cedar County is 2.46 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,922 | 57.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (1,149 | 34.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,922 (57.3%) | 3.13 |
| Single Male/Father | 109 (3.3%) | 3.09 |
| Single Female/Mother | 174 (5.2%) | 2.80 |
| Non-family | 1,149 (34.3%) | 1.21 |
| Total Households | 3,354 (100.0%) | 2.46 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cedar County
Out of a total of 3,354 households in Cedar County, 2,205 (65.7%) are family households, while 1,149 (34.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,146, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 965.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 965 (28.8%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,146 (34.2%) | 149 (4.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 309 (9.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 281 (8.4%) | 35 (1.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 251 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 161 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 57 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,205 (65.7%) | 1,149 (34.3%) |
Female Fertility in Cedar County
Fertility by Age in Cedar County
Average fertility rate in Cedar County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 92.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 52 (78.8%) | 92.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 14 (21.2%) | 21.0 |
| Total | 66 (100.0%) | 44.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cedar County
86.4% of women with births (66) in Cedar County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 21.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 46 (88.5%) | 6 (11.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 11 (78.6%) | 3 (21.4%) |
| Total | 57 (86.4%) | 9 (13.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Cedar County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 16 (24.2%) | 96.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 18 (27.3%) | 30.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22 (33.3%) | 63.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (15.1%) | 96.0 |
| Total | 66 (100.0%) | 44.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cedar County
13.6% of women with births in Cedar County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 37.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 10 (62.5%) | 6 (37.5%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19 (86.4%) | 3 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 57 (86.4%) | 9 (13.6%) |
Income in Cedar County
Income Overview in Cedar County
Per Capita Income in Cedar County is $35,820, while median incomes of families and households are $91,387 and $72,035 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 8,375 | $35,820 |
| Median Family Income | 2,205 | $91,387 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,205 | $104,592 |
| Median Household Income | 3,354 | $72,035 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,354 | $87,555 |
| Income Deficit | 2,205 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,375 | 38.35% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,375 | 61.65¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 8,375 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Cedar County
Average Earnings in Cedar County are $40,331, $51,414 for men and $31,696 for women, a difference of 38.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,509 (54.3%) | $51,414 |
| Female | 2,112 (45.7%) | $31,696 |
| Total | 4,621 (100.0%) | $40,331 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cedar County
The most common earnings brackets in Cedar County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (381 | 15.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (194 | 9.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 108 (4.3%) | 93 (4.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 46 (1.8%) | 110 (5.2%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 45 (1.8%) | 56 (2.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 29 (1.2%) | 51 (2.4%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 44 (1.8%) | 82 (3.9%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 45 (1.8%) | 69 (3.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 78 (3.1%) | 142 (6.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 47 (1.9%) | 45 (2.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 44 (1.8%) | 121 (5.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 63 (2.5%) | 55 (2.6%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 128 (5.1%) | 175 (8.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 95 (3.8%) | 194 (9.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 206 (8.2%) | 117 (5.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 135 (5.4%) | 137 (6.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 107 (4.3%) | 147 (7.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 125 (5.0%) | 105 (5.0%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 381 (15.2%) | 107 (5.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 228 (9.1%) | 169 (8.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 337 (13.4%) | 90 (4.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 218 (8.7%) | 47 (2.2%) |
| Total | 2,509 (100.0%) | 2,112 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cedar County
Average earnings in Cedar County are $56,778 for men and $34,932 for women, a difference of 38.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,661, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,000. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,375, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,761.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $40,000 | $30,761 |
| High School Diploma | $47,031 | $34,453 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $56,500 | $31,767 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,000 | $39,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,661 | $67,375 |
| Total | $56,778 | $34,932 |
Family Income in Cedar County
Family Income Brackets in Cedar County
According to the Cedar County family income data, there are 580 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 11 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 11 | 0.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 33 | 1.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 53 | 2.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 101 | 4.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 238 | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 353 | 16.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 527 | 23.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 580 | 26.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 209 | 9.5% |
| $200,000+ | 99 | 4.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cedar County
7+ person families (52 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Cedar County with $140,500 per family, while 2-person families (1,162 | 52.7%) have the highest median income of $41,438 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,162 (52.7%) | $82,875 |
| 3-Person Families | 317 (14.4%) | $86,010 |
| 4-Person Families | 268 (12.1%) | $88,750 |
| 5-Person Families | 247 (11.2%) | $103,456 |
| 6-Person Families | 159 (7.2%) | $99,507 |
| 7+ Person Families | 52 (2.4%) | $140,500 |
| Total | 2,205 (100.0%) | $91,387 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cedar County
The median family income in Cedar County is $91,387, with families comprising 3+ earners (299) having the highest median family income of $107,750, while families with no earners (282) have the lowest median family income of $53,333, accounting for 13.6% and 12.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 282 (12.8%) | $53,333 |
| 1 Earner | 517 (23.4%) | $71,375 |
| 2 Earners | 1,107 (50.2%) | $98,239 |
| 3+ Earners | 299 (13.6%) | $107,750 |
| Total | 2,205 (100.0%) | $91,387 |
Household Income in Cedar County
Household Income Brackets in Cedar County
With 651 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Cedar County, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 91 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 101 | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 91 | 2.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 235 | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 282 | 8.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 459 | 13.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 580 | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 607 | 18.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 651 | 19.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 221 | 6.6% |
| $200,000+ | 131 | 3.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Cedar County
The median household income in Cedar County is $72,035, with the highest median household income of $89,375 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 819 households (24.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,563, with 170 households (5.1%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 170 (5.1%) | $36,563 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 819 (24.4%) | $89,375 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,246 (37.1%) | $84,063 |
| 65+ Years | 1,119 (33.4%) | $47,601 |
| Total | 3,354 (100.0%) | $72,035 |
Poverty in Cedar County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cedar County
With 4.1% poverty level for males and 6.9% for females among the residents of Cedar County, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (11.6%) and 11 females (20.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (2.6%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 8 (2.0%) | 11 (4.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 19 (9.1%) | 13 (7.5%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (20.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 14 (11.6%) | 8 (6.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 31 (9.0%) | 37 (12.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 13 (3.3%) | 6 (1.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 6 (1.3%) | 31 (7.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1 (0.2%) | 21 (4.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 31 (4.8%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 20 (3.9%) | 24 (5.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (10.0%) | 91 (20.4%) |
| Total | 173 (4.1%) | 271 (6.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cedar County
According to the poverty statistics in Cedar County, males aged under 5 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 280 (100.0%) | 261 (97.4%) |
| 5 Years | 53 (100.0%) | 55 (98.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 398 (98.0%) | 262 (96.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 189 (90.9%) | 160 (92.5%) |
| 15 Years | 71 (100.0%) | 42 (79.2%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 107 (88.4%) | 115 (93.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 314 (91.0%) | 262 (87.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 385 (96.7%) | 359 (98.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 447 (98.7%) | 362 (92.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 424 (99.8%) | 428 (95.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 619 (95.2%) | 599 (98.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 492 (96.1%) | 422 (94.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 271 (90.0%) | 355 (79.6%) |
| Total | 4,050 (95.9%) | 3,682 (93.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cedar County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cedar County show that 1.5% or 29 of the total 1,922 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.8%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,111 (98.3%) | 19 (1.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 378 (98.2%) | 7 (1.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 363 (99.2%) | 3 (0.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,893 (98.5%) | 29 (1.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cedar County
According to the poverty data in Cedar County, 1.8% or 2 single-father households and 28.2% or 49 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (3.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 2 (3.1%) | 6 (11.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (32.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (33.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Total | 2 (1.8%) | 49 (28.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cedar County
The poverty data for Cedar County shows that 29 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 51 of the single-parent households (18.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (1.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 19 (1.7%) | 8 (6.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7 (1.8%) | 31 (23.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 3 (0.8%) | 6 (23.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Total | 29 (1.5%) | 51 (18.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Cedar County
Employment by Class of Employer in Cedar County
Among the 4,226 employed individuals in Cedar County, private company employees (2,324 | 55.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (535 | 12.7%), and local government employees (455 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,324 | 55.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 342 | 8.1% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 535 | 12.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 352 | 8.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 455 | 10.8% |
| State Government Employees | 137 | 3.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 50 | 1.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 31 | 0.7% |
| Total | 4,226 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Cedar County
According to the labor force statistics for Cedar County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,472), 67.9% or 4,394 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 88 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 93.9% or 834 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.5% or 16 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 246 (56.0%) | 16 (6.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 418 (92.9%) | 6 (1.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 333 (89.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 360 (91.6%) | 16 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 777 (91.5%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 834 (93.9%) | 27 (3.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 480 (86.3%) | 18 (3.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 561 (78.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 287 (29.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 96 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,394 (67.9%) | 88 (2.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cedar County
According to labor force statistics for Cedar County, 88.6% of individuals (3,346) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,776) are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 64 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.7% or 990 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.5% or 3 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 86 (74.1%) | 4 (3.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 975 (84.6%) | 13 (1.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,294 (88.5%) | 41 (2.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 990 (94.7%) | 15 (1.4%) |
| Total | 3,346 (88.6%) | 72 (1.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Cedar County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cedar County are Management (765 | 17.8%), Community & Social Service (467 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (359 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (276 | 6.4%), and Health Technologists (154 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cedar County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (86.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (82.9%), and Architecture & Engineering (81.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.6%), and Health Technologists (87.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 554 (72.4%) | 211 (27.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 68 (60.7%) | 44 (39.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 58 (82.9%) | 12 (17.1%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 12 (80.0%) | 3 (20.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 27 (81.8%) | 6 (18.2%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 19 (86.4%) | 3 (13.6%) |
| Community & Social Service | 127 (27.2%) | 340 (72.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 52 (74.3%) | 18 (25.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 68 (18.9%) | 291 (81.1%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 7 (25.9%) | 20 (74.1%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 26 (9.4%) | 250 (90.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 20 (13.0%) | 134 (87.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 833 (49.3%) | 857 (50.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,339 (54.4%) | 1,964 (45.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Cedar County are Healthcare Support (218 | 5.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (216 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (135 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (107 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (32 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Cedar County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (73.3%), and Security & Protection (43.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (89.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (84.2%), and Healthcare Support (81.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 40 (18.3%) | 178 (81.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 14 (43.8%) | 18 (56.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 3 (15.8%) | 16 (84.2%) |
| Law Enforcement | 11 (84.6%) | 2 (15.4%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 69 (31.9%) | 147 (68.1%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 99 (73.3%) | 36 (26.7%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 11 (10.3%) | 96 (89.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 233 (32.9%) | 475 (67.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,339 (54.4%) | 1,964 (45.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cedar County are Office & Administration (398 | 9.2%), and Sales & Related (319 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 174 (54.5%) | 145 (45.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 55 (13.8%) | 343 (86.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 229 (31.9%) | 488 (68.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,339 (54.4%) | 1,964 (45.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cedar County are Construction & Extraction (232 | 5.4%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (183 | 4.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (135 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 169 (92.3%) | 14 (7.6%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 228 (98.3%) | 4 (1.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 135 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 532 (96.7%) | 18 (3.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,339 (54.4%) | 1,964 (45.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cedar County are Production (276 | 6.4%), Transportation (240 | 5.6%), and Material Moving (122 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 190 (68.8%) | 86 (31.2%) |
| Transportation | 227 (94.6%) | 13 (5.4%) |
| Material Moving | 95 (77.9%) | 27 (22.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 512 (80.2%) | 126 (19.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,339 (54.4%) | 1,964 (45.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Cedar County
Employment Industries in Cedar County
The major employment industries in Cedar County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (687 | 16.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (594 | 13.8%), Educational Services (519 | 12.1%), Manufacturing (507 | 11.8%), and Retail Trade (398 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cedar County
The Cedar County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (91.8%), Construction (91.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (90.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.7%), Professional & Scientific (84.8%), and Information (82.4%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 624 (90.8%) | 63 (9.2%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 3 (33.3%) | 6 (66.7%) |
| Construction | 291 (91.8%) | 26 (8.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 339 (66.9%) | 168 (33.1%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 87 (72.5%) | 33 (27.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 177 (44.5%) | 221 (55.5%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 139 (84.2%) | 26 (15.8%) |
| Utilities | 45 (91.8%) | 4 (8.2%) |
| Information | 3 (17.6%) | 14 (82.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 61 (38.9%) | 96 (61.2%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 11 (22.5%) | 38 (77.5%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 12 (15.2%) | 67 (84.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 33 (70.2%) | 14 (29.8%) |
| Educational Services | 147 (28.3%) | 372 (71.7%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 85 (14.3%) | 509 (85.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 9 (39.1%) | 14 (60.9%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 54 (29.2%) | 131 (70.8%) |
| Public Administration | 94 (52.5%) | 85 (47.5%) |
| Total | 2,339 (54.4%) | 1,964 (45.6%) |
Education in Cedar County
School Enrollment in Cedar County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,974 students in Cedar County are elementary school (513 | 26.0%), high school (508 | 25.7%), and middle school (468 | 23.7%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 200 | 10.1% |
| Kindergarten | 81 | 4.1% |
| Elementary School | 513 | 26.0% |
| Middle School | 468 | 23.7% |
| High School | 508 | 25.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 152 | 7.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 52 | 2.6% |
| Total | 1,974 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cedar County
Out of a total of 1,974 students who are enrolled in schools in Cedar County, 492 (24.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,482 (75.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 46 (42.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 43 (95.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 69 (69.7%) | 30 (30.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 456 (74.4%) | 157 (25.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 439 (75.2%) | 145 (24.8%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 285 (78.3%) | 79 (21.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 63 (57.8%) | 46 (42.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 81 (88.0%) | 11 (12.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 43 (95.6%) | 2 (4.4%) |
| 35 Years and over | 46 (67.6%) | 22 (32.4%) |
| Total | 1,482 (75.1%) | 492 (24.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cedar County
Education (320 | 22.4%), business (227 | 15.9%), science & technology (225 | 15.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (162 | 11.3%), and arts & humanities (160 | 11.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,430 individuals in Cedar County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 26 | 1.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 162 | 11.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 33 | 2.3% |
| Psychology | 80 | 5.6% |
| Social Sciences | 74 | 5.2% |
| Engineering | 14 | 1.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 4 | 0.3% |
| Science & Technology | 225 | 15.7% |
| Business | 227 | 15.9% |
| Education | 320 | 22.4% |
| Literature & Languages | 34 | 2.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 24 | 1.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 22 | 1.5% |
| Communications | 25 | 1.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 160 | 11.2% |
| Total | 1,430 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Cedar County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cedar County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cedar County are males with 2 vehicles (826, accounting for 36.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (720, making up 42.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 28 (1.2%) | 17 (0.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 161 (7.0%) | 197 (10.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 826 (36.0%) | 720 (37.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 624 (27.2%) | 555 (28.7%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 337 (14.7%) | 242 (12.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 317 (13.8%) | 202 (10.4%) |
| Total | 2,293 (100.0%) | 1,933 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Cedar County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cedar County are 5 to 9 minutes (696 commuters, 17.8%), less than 5 minutes (583 commuters, 14.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (499 commuters, 12.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 583 | 14.9% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 696 | 17.8% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 499 | 12.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 469 | 12.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 329 | 8.4% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 301 | 7.7% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 455 | 11.7% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 70 | 1.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 90 | 2.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 208 | 5.3% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 156 | 4.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 46 | 1.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Cedar County
The most common commute times in Cedar County are 5 to 9 minutes (394 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (302 commuters, 16.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 339 (16.4%) | 244 (13.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 394 (19.0%) | 302 (16.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 241 (11.6%) | 258 (14.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 273 (13.2%) | 196 (10.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 192 (9.3%) | 137 (7.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 187 (9.0%) | 114 (6.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 196 (9.5%) | 259 (14.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 16 (0.8%) | 54 (2.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 26 (1.3%) | 64 (3.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 84 (4.1%) | 124 (6.8%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 102 (4.9%) | 54 (2.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 20 (1.0%) | 26 (1.4%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cedar County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Cedar County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (488, 23.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (487, 26.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 86 (4.2%) | 65 (3.5%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 109 (5.3%) | 85 (4.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 150 (7.2%) | 60 (3.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 240 (11.6%) | 76 (4.2%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 365 (17.6%) | 181 (9.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 488 (23.6%) | 300 (16.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 214 (10.3%) | 487 (26.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 178 (8.6%) | 264 (14.4%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 27 (1.3%) | 67 (3.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 29 (1.4%) | 36 (2.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 7 (0.3%) | 18 (1.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (0.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 110 (5.3%) | 88 (4.8%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 67 (3.2%) | 92 (5.0%) |
| Total | 2,070 (100.0%) | 1,832 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Cedar County
Occupancy by Ownership in Cedar County
Of the total 3,354 dwellings in Cedar County, owner-occupied units account for 2,670 (79.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 684 (20.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,670 | 79.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 684 | 20.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,354 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Cedar County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 965 | 28.8% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,295 | 38.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 309 | 9.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 785 | 23.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,354 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cedar County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 639 (66.2%) | 326 (33.8%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,111 (85.8%) | 184 (14.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 245 (79.3%) | 64 (20.7%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 675 (86.0%) | 110 (14.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 2,670 (79.6%) | 684 (20.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cedar County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 118 (71.5%) | 47 (28.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 998 (78.8%) | 269 (21.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 930 (78.8%) | 250 (21.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 624 (84.1%) | 118 (15.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cedar County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 539 | 16.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 450 | 13.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 521 | 15.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 725 | 21.6% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 577 | 17.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 321 | 9.6% |
| 85 Years and Over | 221 | 6.6% |
| Total | 3,354 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Cedar County
Median Income by Occupancy in Cedar County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,670 (79.6%) | $79,482 |
| Renter-Occupied | 684 (20.4%) | $45,093 |
| Average | 3,354 (100.0%) | $72,035 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cedar County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 36 (1.3%) | 13 (1.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 44 (1.7%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 33 (1.2%) | 57 (8.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 63 (2.4%) | 38 (5.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 87 (3.3%) | 47 (6.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 205 (7.7%) | 76 (11.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 305 (11.4%) | 153 (22.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 469 (17.6%) | 110 (16.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 494 (18.5%) | 114 (16.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 595 (22.3%) | 54 (7.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 339 (12.7%) | 13 (1.9%) |
| Total | 2,670 (100.0%) | 684 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cedar County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 204 (7.6%) | 35 (5.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 496 (18.6%) | 72 (10.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 764 (28.6%) | 261 (38.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 225 (8.4%) | 99 (14.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 588 (22.0%) | 76 (11.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 244 (9.1%) | 9 (1.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 75 (2.8%) | 8 (1.2%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 20 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 54 (2.0%) | 12 (1.8%) |
| Total | 2,670 (100.0%) | 684 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Cedar County
Housing Structures in Cedar County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,017 | 89.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 25 | 0.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 16 | 0.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 113 | 3.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 40 | 1.2% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 52 | 1.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 91 | 2.7% |
| Total | 3,354 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cedar County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 2,583 (85.6%) | 434 (14.4%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 7 (28.0%) | 18 (72.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 3 (2.6%) | 110 (97.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 52 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 77 (84.6%) | 14 (15.4%) |
| Total | 2,670 (79.6%) | 684 (20.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cedar County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 5 (0.2%) | 30 (4.4%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 53 (2.0%) | 151 (22.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 597 (22.4%) | 173 (25.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 824 (30.9%) | 144 (21.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,191 (44.6%) | 186 (27.2%) |
| Total | 2,670 (100.0%) | 684 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cedar County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,025 (38.4%) | 247 (36.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 708 (26.5%) | 156 (22.8%) |
| Electricity | 847 (31.7%) | 269 (39.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 28 (1.1%) | 2 (0.3%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 58 (2.2%) | 10 (1.5%) |
| No Fuel Used | 4 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,670 (100.0%) | 684 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Cedar County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 40 (1.5%) | 55 (8.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 418 (15.7%) | 235 (34.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,087 (40.7%) | 237 (34.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,125 (42.1%) | 157 (23.0%) |
| Total | 2,670 (100.0%) | 684 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Cedar County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cedar County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,533 | 1,137 |
| Median Property Value | $143,900 | $177,300 |
| Median Household Income | $66,542 | $168 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $528 | $52 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,596 | $40 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cedar County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 240 (15.7%) | 55 (4.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 270 (17.6%) | 209 (18.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 764 (49.8%) | 723 (63.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 188 (12.3%) | 123 (10.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 29 (1.9%) | 27 (2.4%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 25 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 17 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,533 (100.0%) | 1,137 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cedar County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 77 (5.0%) | 25 (2.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 167 (10.9%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 106 (6.9%) | 16 (1.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 239 (15.6%) | 99 (8.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 292 (19.1%) | 66 (5.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 215 (14.0%) | 177 (15.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 266 (17.3%) | 279 (24.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 171 (11.2%) | 329 (28.9%) |
| Total | 1,533 (100.0%) | 1,137 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cedar County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 712 (46.4%) | 93,878 (8,256.6%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 251 (16.4%) | 633 (55.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 199 (13.0%) | 236 (20.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 344 (22.4%) | 115 (10.1%) |
| Total | 1,533 (100.0%) | 1,137 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cedar County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 311 (20.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 364 (23.7%) | 188 (16.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 750 (48.9%) | 327 (28.8%) |
| Total | 1,533 (100.0%) | 1,137 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Cedar County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cedar County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 653 (99.4%) | 4 (0.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,532 (93.4%) | 109 (6.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 482 (84.9%) | 86 (15.1%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 621 (90.3%) | 67 (9.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 785 (93.1%) | 58 (6.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 770 (88.1%) | 104 (11.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,190 (94.5%) | 69 (5.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 958 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 747 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,738 (94.0%) | 497 (6.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cedar County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 653 (99.4%) | 4 (0.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,532 (93.4%) | 109 (6.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 482 (84.9%) | 86 (15.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cedar County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 524 (92.1%) | 45 (7.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,126 (86.0%) | 184 (14.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,102 (90.4%) | 117 (9.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,977 (96.6%) | 69 (3.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,009 (97.4%) | 82 (2.6%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cedar County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 126 (19.2%) | 553 (84.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 374 (22.8%) | 1,230 (75.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 58 (10.2%) | 446 (78.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 64 (9.3%) | 577 (83.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 95 (11.3%) | 716 (84.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 67 (7.7%) | 725 (83.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 84 (6.7%) | 1,123 (89.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 924 (96.5%) | 563 (58.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 745 (99.7%) | 541 (72.4%) |
| Total | 2,537 (30.8%) | 6,474 (78.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cedar County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (3.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.5%) | 4 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 20 (2.7%) | 46 (6.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 123 (8.1%) | 133 (9.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 109 (21.3%) | 64 (14.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 132 (43.9%) | 215 (48.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cedar County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (3.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1 (0.1%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 54 (3.5%) | 50 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 76 (14.8%) | 20 (4.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 85 (28.2%) | 86 (19.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 17 (2.3%) | 10 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 20 (1.3%) | 32 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (0.6%) | 13 (2.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (5.3%) | 30 (6.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.5%) | 3 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 26 (3.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 46 (3.0%) | 31 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (1.8%) | 11 (2.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (5.3%) | 72 (16.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 1 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 47 (3.1%) | 52 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 46 (9.0%) | 28 (6.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (13.0%) | 73 (16.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 1 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 8 (0.5%) | 22 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 27 (9.0%) | 4 (0.9%) |
Technology Access in Cedar County
Computing Device Access in Cedar County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,306 | 68.8% |
| Smartphone | 2,553 | 76.1% |
| Tablet | 1,748 | 52.1% |
| No Computing Device | 466 | 13.9% |
| Total | 3,354 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Cedar County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 29 | 0.9% |
| Broadband Home | 1,876 | 55.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 464 | 13.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 395 | 11.8% |
| No Internet | 639 | 19.1% |
| Total | 3,354 | 100.0% |
Cedar County Summary
Cedar County is located in the northeastern corner of Nebraska, and is bordered by Dakota County to the north, Dixon County to the east, Thurston County to the south, and Wayne County to the west. The county seat is Hartington, and the county was named after Cedar Creek, which flows through the county. As of the 2010 census, the population of Cedar County was 8,856.
Geography
Cedar County is located in the northeastern corner of Nebraska, and is bordered by Dakota County to the north, Dixon County to the east, Thurston County to the south, and Wayne County to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The terrain of Cedar County is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas in the western part of the county. The county is drained by Cedar Creek, which flows through the county from north to south.
Economy
The economy of Cedar County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. Livestock production is also important to the economy, with cattle, hogs, and sheep being raised in the county. The county also has a number of manufacturing and service industries, including food processing, metal fabrication, and health care.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Cedar County was 8,856. The population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.4 years. The gender makeup of the county was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,813, and the median income for a family was $53,917. The per capita income for the county was $21,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Cedar County is located in the northeastern corner of Nebraska, and is bordered by Dakota County to the north, Dixon County to the east, Thurston County to the south, and Wayne County to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, and is mostly rolling hills, with some flat areas in the western part of the county. The economy of Cedar County is largely based on agriculture, with a variety of crops and livestock being raised in the county. As of the 2010 census, the population of Cedar County was 8,856, with a median age of 40.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $45,813, and the median income for a family was $53,917.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Cedar County?
Total Population of Cedar County is 8,375.
What is the Total Male Population of Cedar County?
Total Male Population of Cedar County is 4,291.
What is the Total Female Population of Cedar County?
Total Female Population of Cedar County is 4,084.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cedar County?
There are 105.07 Males per 100 Females in Cedar County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cedar County?
There are 95.18 Females per 100 Males in Cedar County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cedar County?
Median Population Age in Cedar County is 41.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cedar County
Average Family Size in Cedar County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cedar County
Average Household Size in Cedar County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cedar County?
Per Capita income in Cedar County is $35,820.
What is the Median Family Income in Cedar County?
Median Family Income in Cedar County is $91,387.
What is the Median Household income in Cedar County?
Median Household Income in Cedar County is $72,035.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cedar County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cedar County is 38.4%.
Women in Cedar County earn 61.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cedar County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cedar County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cedar County?
There are 4,394 People in the Labor Forcein in Cedar County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cedar County?
67.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Cedar County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cedar County?
Unemployment Rate in Cedar County is 2.0%.