Seward, NE
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7,667
TOTAL POPULATION
3,900
MALE POPULATION
3,767
FEMALE POPULATION
103.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,348
PER CAPITA INCOME
$101,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,755
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,968
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Seward Zip Codes
Seward Area Codes
Race in Seward
The most populous races in Seward are White / Caucasian (7,338 | 95.7%), Hispanic or Latino (322 | 4.2%), and Two or more Races (181 | 2.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 39 | 0.5% |
| Black / African American | 40 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 322 | 4.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 20 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 7,338 | 95.7% |
| Two or more Races | 181 | 2.4% |
| Some other Race | 49 | 0.6% |
| Total | 7,667 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Seward
The most populous ancestries reported in Seward are German (2,960 | 38.6%), Irish (688 | 9.0%), Czech (633 | 8.3%), English (477 | 6.2%), and American (460 | 6.0%), together accounting for 68.1% of all Seward residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 460 | 6.0% |
| Arab | 10 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 55 | 0.7% |
| Belgian | 23 | 0.3% |
| British | 7 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 22 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee | 16 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 87 | 1.1% |
| Czech | 633 | 8.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 31 | 0.4% |
| Danish | 113 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 140 | 1.8% |
| Eastern European | 21 | 0.3% |
| English | 477 | 6.2% |
| European | 87 | 1.1% |
| Finnish | 11 | 0.1% |
| French | 68 | 0.9% |
| French Canadian | 55 | 0.7% |
| German | 2,960 | 38.6% |
| German Russian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Greek | 31 | 0.4% |
| Indian (Asian) | 55 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 688 | 9.0% |
| Italian | 105 | 1.4% |
| Korean | 1 | 0.0% |
| Lithuanian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 173 | 2.3% |
| Norwegian | 75 | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 14 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 84 | 1.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 61 | 0.8% |
| Russian | 47 | 0.6% |
| Samoan | 17 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 80 | 1.0% |
| Scottish | 69 | 0.9% |
| Serbian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Sioux | 7 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 5 | 0.1% |
| Sudanese | 5 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 290 | 3.8% |
| Swiss | 18 | 0.2% |
| Syrian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Turkish | 10 | 0.1% | View All 44 Rows |
Immigrants in Seward
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Seward came from Europe (42 | 0.5%), Western Europe (19 | 0.3%), Asia (18 | 0.2%), China (18 | 0.2%), and Eastern Asia (18 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Seward residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 18 | 0.2% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 13 | 0.2% |
| China | 18 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Africa | 5 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 18 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 13 | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | 5 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 42 | 0.5% |
| France | 11 | 0.1% |
| Germany | 8 | 0.1% |
| Southern Europe | 10 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 10 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 19 | 0.3% | View All 14 Rows |
Sex and Age in Seward
Sex and Age in Seward
The most populous age groups in Seward are 15 to 19 Years (530 | 13.6%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (461 | 12.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 261 (6.7%) | 169 (4.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 305 (7.8%) | 295 (7.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 227 (5.8%) | 208 (5.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 530 (13.6%) | 461 (12.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 499 (12.8%) | 418 (11.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 199 (5.1%) | 222 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 215 (5.5%) | 162 (4.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 293 (7.5%) | 193 (5.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 154 (4.0%) | 250 (6.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 173 (4.4%) | 184 (4.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 175 (4.5%) | 148 (3.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 150 (3.8%) | 150 (4.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 205 (5.3%) | 178 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 174 (4.5%) | 197 (5.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 114 (2.9%) | 141 (3.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 81 (2.1%) | 77 (2.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 58 (1.5%) | 132 (3.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 87 (2.2%) | 182 (4.8%) |
| Total | 3,900 (100.0%) | 3,767 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Seward
Median Family Size in Seward
The median family size in Seward is 3.07 persons per family, with single female/mother families (214 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (159 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.35 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,420 (79.2%) | 3.05 |
| Single Male/Father | 159 (8.9%) | 2.35 |
| Single Female/Mother | 214 (11.9%) | 3.67 |
| Total Families | 1,793 (100.0%) | 3.07 |
Median Household Size in Seward
The median household size in Seward is 2.56 persons per household, with single female/mother households (214 | 8.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.93 persons per household. non-family households (823 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,420 (54.3%) | 3.06 |
| Single Male/Father | 159 (6.1%) | 3.42 |
| Single Female/Mother | 214 (8.2%) | 3.93 |
| Non-family | 823 (31.5%) | 1.18 |
| Total Households | 2,616 (100.0%) | 2.56 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Seward
Out of a total of 2,616 households in Seward, 1,793 (68.5%) are family households, while 823 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 826, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 761.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 761 (29.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 826 (31.6%) | 50 (1.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 408 (15.6%) | 12 (0.5%) |
| 4-Person Households | 267 (10.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 118 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 122 (4.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 52 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,793 (68.5%) | 823 (31.5%) |
Female Fertility in Seward
Fertility by Age in Seward
Average fertility rate in Seward is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.2% 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 | 83 (90.2%) | 103.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (9.8%) | 14.0 |
| Total | 92 (100.0%) | 48.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Seward
90.2% of women with births (92) in Seward are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 83 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 83 (90.2%) | 9 (9.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Seward
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 41 (44.6%) | 117.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 9 (9.8%) | 11.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 42 (45.7%) | 128.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 92 (100.0%) | 48.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Seward
9.8% of women with births in Seward 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 22.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 32 (78.0%) | 9 (22.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 83 (90.2%) | 9 (9.8%) |
Income in Seward
Income Overview in Seward
Per Capita Income in Seward is $31,348, while median incomes of families and households are $101,875 and $76,755 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 7,667 | $31,348 |
| Median Family Income | 1,793 | $101,875 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,793 | $104,751 |
| Median Household Income | 2,616 | $76,755 |
| Mean Household Income | 2,616 | $88,341 |
| Income Deficit | 1,793 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 7,667 | 40.99% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 7,667 | 59.01¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 7,667 | 0.37 |
Earnings by Sex in Seward
Average Earnings in Seward are $30,817, $39,519 for men and $23,322 for women, a difference of 41.0%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,445 (53.0%) | $39,519 |
| Female | 2,168 (47.0%) | $23,322 |
| Total | 4,613 (100.0%) | $30,817 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Seward
The most common earnings brackets in Seward are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (331 | 13.5%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (229 | 10.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 218 (8.9%) | 201 (9.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 156 (6.4%) | 228 (10.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 99 (4.1%) | 229 (10.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 130 (5.3%) | 76 (3.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 89 (3.6%) | 147 (6.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 121 (5.0%) | 31 (1.4%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 15 (0.6%) | 58 (2.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 8 (0.3%) | 79 (3.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 42 (1.7%) | 10 (0.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 27 (1.1%) | 76 (3.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 78 (3.2%) | 147 (6.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 214 (8.7%) | 100 (4.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 28 (1.1%) | 56 (2.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 48 (2.0%) | 88 (4.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 86 (3.5%) | 131 (6.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 115 (4.7%) | 136 (6.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 263 (10.8%) | 73 (3.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 126 (5.1%) | 97 (4.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 331 (13.5%) | 130 (6.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 251 (10.3%) | 75 (3.5%) |
| Total | 2,445 (100.0%) | 2,168 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Seward
Average earnings in Seward are $61,709 for men and $34,904 for women, a difference of 43.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,352, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $58,523. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,458, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,813.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $58,523 | $29,668 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $58,814 | $34,425 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,542 | $39,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,352 | $73,458 |
| Total | $61,709 | $34,904 |
Family Income in Seward
Family Income Brackets in Seward
According to the Seward family income data, there are 617 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 14 | 0.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 29 | 1.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 63 | 3.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 32 | 1.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 145 | 8.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 328 | 18.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 247 | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 617 | 34.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 215 | 12.0% |
| $200,000+ | 99 | 5.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Seward
3-person families (366 | 20.4%) account for the highest median family income in Seward with $106,818 per family, while 2-person families (901 | 50.2%) have the highest median income of $47,625 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 901 (50.2%) | $95,250 |
| 3-Person Families | 366 (20.4%) | $106,818 |
| 4-Person Families | 270 (15.1%) | $89,167 |
| 5-Person Families | 123 (6.9%) | $88,958 |
| 6-Person Families | 103 (5.7%) | $106,318 |
| 7+ Person Families | 30 (1.7%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,793 (100.0%) | $101,875 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Seward
The median family income in Seward is $101,875, with families comprising 3+ earners (155) having the highest median family income of $137,566, while families with 1 earner (340) have the lowest median family income of $79,773, accounting for 8.6% and 19.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 251 (14.0%) | $80,917 |
| 1 Earner | 340 (19.0%) | $79,773 |
| 2 Earners | 1,047 (58.4%) | $101,766 |
| 3+ Earners | 155 (8.6%) | $137,566 |
| Total | 1,793 (100.0%) | $101,875 |
Household Income in Seward
Household Income Brackets in Seward
With 680 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Seward, accounting for 26.0% of all households. In contrast, only 97 households (3.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 97 | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 97 | 3.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 191 | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 118 | 4.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 269 | 10.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 502 | 19.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 283 | 10.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 680 | 26.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 280 | 10.7% |
| $200,000+ | 99 | 3.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Seward
The median household income in Seward is $76,755, with the highest median household income of $108,401 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 717 households (27.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,279, with 223 households (8.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 223 (8.5%) | $34,279 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 849 (32.5%) | $88,417 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 717 (27.4%) | $108,401 |
| 65+ Years | 827 (31.6%) | $56,947 |
| Total | 2,616 (100.0%) | $76,755 |
Poverty in Seward
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Seward
With 6.8% poverty level for males and 8.8% for females among the residents of Seward, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 119 males (26.7%) and 72 females (20.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (1.9%) | 16 (9.5%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 23 (5.8%) | 9 (2.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (7.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 119 (26.7%) | 72 (20.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 28 (7.0%) | 60 (15.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 18 (4.0%) | 39 (8.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (7.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 16 (5.8%) | 22 (6.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (7.1%) | 47 (12.7%) |
| Total | 231 (6.8%) | 291 (8.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Seward
According to the poverty statistics in Seward, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 256 (98.1%) | 153 (90.5%) |
| 5 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 372 (94.2%) | 321 (97.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 69 (100.0%) | 98 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 40 (100.0%) | 52 (92.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 119 (95.2%) | 101 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 327 (73.3%) | 278 (79.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 373 (93.0%) | 324 (84.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 427 (96.0%) | 404 (91.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 330 (100.0%) | 327 (100.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 338 (100.0%) | 283 (92.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 262 (94.2%) | 308 (93.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 210 (92.9%) | 324 (87.3%) |
| Total | 3,191 (93.2%) | 3,007 (91.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Seward
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Seward show that 2.4% or 34 of the total 1,420 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.1%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 780 (98.6%) | 11 (1.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 432 (95.0%) | 23 (5.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 144 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,386 (97.6%) | 34 (2.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Seward
According to the poverty data in Seward, 13.8% or 22 single-father households and 15.4% or 33 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (34.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (20.2%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (14.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 22 (34.4%) | 23 (20.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 22 (13.8%) | 33 (15.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Seward
The poverty data for Seward shows that 34 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 55 of the single-parent households (14.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (5.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 household (25.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 11 (1.4%) | 10 (7.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 23 (5.1%) | 45 (25.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 34 (2.4%) | 55 (14.7%) |
Employment Characteristics in Seward
Employment by Class of Employer in Seward
Among the 3,825 employed individuals in Seward, private company employees (2,324 | 60.8%), not-for-profit organizations (593 | 15.5%), and local government employees (330 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,324 | 60.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 103 | 2.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 207 | 5.4% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 593 | 15.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 330 | 8.6% |
| State Government Employees | 156 | 4.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 102 | 2.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 10 | 0.3% |
| Total | 3,825 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Seward
According to the labor force statistics for Seward, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,104), 65.0% or 3,968 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.6% or 349 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.6% or 18 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 394 (44.1%) | 17 (4.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 726 (79.2%) | 35 (4.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 323 (76.7%) | 18 (5.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 349 (92.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 793 (89.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 627 (92.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 227 (75.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 298 (77.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 192 (30.7%) | 7 (3.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,968 (65.0%) | 75 (1.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Seward
According to labor force statistics for Seward, 85.8% of individuals (2,618) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,051) are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 18 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 95.7% or 155 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.6% or 18 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 155 (95.7%) | 19 (11.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 596 (79.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 850 (80.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,016 (94.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,618 (85.8%) | 21 (0.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Seward
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Seward are Community & Social Service (600 | 15.4%), Education Instruction & Library (382 | 9.8%), Management (301 | 7.7%), Business & Financial (145 | 3.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (144 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Seward, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (88.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (86.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (88.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 168 (55.8%) | 133 (44.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 93 (64.1%) | 52 (35.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 91 (86.7%) | 14 (13.3%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 56 (88.9%) | 7 (11.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 173 (28.8%) | 427 (71.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 9 (11.3%) | 71 (88.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 99 (25.9%) | 283 (74.1%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 65 (56.5%) | 50 (43.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 26 (18.1%) | 118 (81.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 26 (21.7%) | 94 (78.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 551 (42.5%) | 744 (57.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,971 (50.7%) | 1,920 (49.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Seward are Food Preparation & Serving (202 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (200 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (182 | 4.7%), Personal Care & Service (132 | 3.4%), and Security & Protection (47 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Seward, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (91.6%), Personal Care & Service (88.6%), and Healthcare Support (88.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 24 (12.0%) | 176 (88.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 47 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 17 (8.4%) | 185 (91.6%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 154 (84.6%) | 28 (15.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 15 (11.4%) | 117 (88.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 257 (33.7%) | 506 (66.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,971 (50.7%) | 1,920 (49.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Seward are Office & Administration (415 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (334 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 124 (37.1%) | 210 (62.9%) |
| Office & Administration | 104 (25.1%) | 311 (74.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 228 (30.4%) | 521 (69.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,971 (50.7%) | 1,920 (49.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Seward are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (196 | 5.0%), Construction & Extraction (136 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (65 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 47 (72.3%) | 18 (27.7%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 136 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 196 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 379 (95.5%) | 18 (4.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,971 (50.7%) | 1,920 (49.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Seward are Production (424 | 10.9%), Transportation (145 | 3.7%), and Material Moving (118 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 329 (77.6%) | 95 (22.4%) |
| Transportation | 138 (95.2%) | 7 (4.8%) |
| Material Moving | 89 (75.4%) | 29 (24.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 556 (80.9%) | 131 (19.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,971 (50.7%) | 1,920 (49.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Seward
Employment Industries in Seward
The major employment industries in Seward include Educational Services (652 | 16.8%), Manufacturing (582 | 15.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (529 | 13.6%), Retail Trade (335 | 8.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (283 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Seward
The Seward industries that see more men than women are Construction (95.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (89.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (85.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (78.9%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 87 (82.9%) | 18 (17.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 172 (95.0%) | 9 (5.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 408 (70.1%) | 174 (29.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 25 (65.8%) | 13 (34.2%) |
| Retail Trade | 168 (50.1%) | 167 (49.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 250 (89.3%) | 30 (10.7%) |
| Utilities | 33 (78.6%) | 9 (21.4%) |
| Information | 22 (27.5%) | 58 (72.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 65 (47.1%) | 73 (52.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 4 (21.0%) | 15 (78.9%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 29 (39.7%) | 44 (60.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 91 (56.9%) | 69 (43.1%) |
| Educational Services | 273 (41.9%) | 379 (58.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 95 (18.0%) | 434 (82.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 36 (56.2%) | 28 (43.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 40 (14.1%) | 243 (85.9%) |
| Public Administration | 116 (58.9%) | 81 (41.1%) |
| Total | 1,971 (50.7%) | 1,920 (49.3%) |
Education in Seward
School Enrollment in Seward
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,647 students in Seward are college / undergraduate (1,109 | 41.9%), high school (438 | 16.6%), and elementary school (419 | 15.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 203 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 120 | 4.5% |
| Elementary School | 419 | 15.8% |
| Middle School | 321 | 12.1% |
| High School | 438 | 16.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,109 | 41.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 37 | 1.4% |
| Total | 2,647 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Seward
Out of a total of 2,647 students who are enrolled in schools in Seward, 1,003 (37.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,644 (62.1%) 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 466 (75.3% 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 49 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 65 (57.5%) | 48 (42.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 494 (86.1%) | 80 (13.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 378 (90.4%) | 40 (9.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 305 (95.3%) | 15 (4.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 153 (24.7%) | 466 (75.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 169 (34.3%) | 324 (65.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 31 (50.8%) | 30 (49.2%) |
| Total | 1,644 (62.1%) | 1,003 (37.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Seward
Education (400 | 26.3%), business (346 | 22.7%), science & technology (158 | 10.4%), arts & humanities (127 | 8.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (119 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,523 individuals in Seward who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 64 | 4.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 119 | 7.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 47 | 3.1% |
| Social Sciences | 13 | 0.9% |
| Engineering | 37 | 2.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 8 | 0.5% |
| Science & Technology | 158 | 10.4% |
| Business | 346 | 22.7% |
| Education | 400 | 26.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 66 | 4.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 38 | 2.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 49 | 3.2% |
| Communications | 51 | 3.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 127 | 8.3% |
| Total | 1,523 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Seward
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Seward
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Seward are males with 2 vehicles (974, accounting for 54.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (868, making up 58.8%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 250 (14.1%) | 303 (18.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 974 (54.7%) | 868 (52.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 348 (19.6%) | 304 (18.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 171 (9.6%) | 176 (10.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 36 (2.0%) | 7 (0.4%) |
| Total | 1,779 (100.0%) | 1,658 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Seward
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Seward are 5 to 9 minutes (1,118 commuters, 30.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (497 commuters, 13.7%), and less than 5 minutes (421 commuters, 11.6%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 421 | 11.6% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,118 | 30.8% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 497 | 13.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 126 | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 227 | 6.2% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 246 | 6.8% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 420 | 11.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 192 | 5.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 187 | 5.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 118 | 3.3% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 40 | 1.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 40 | 1.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Seward
The most common commute times in Seward are 5 to 9 minutes (462 commuters, 24.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (656 commuters, 37.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 251 (13.3%) | 170 (9.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 462 (24.6%) | 656 (37.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 155 (8.2%) | 342 (19.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 113 (6.0%) | 13 (0.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 127 (6.8%) | 100 (5.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 197 (10.5%) | 49 (2.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 269 (14.3%) | 151 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 141 (7.5%) | 51 (2.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 127 (6.8%) | 60 (3.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 6 (0.3%) | 112 (6.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 29 (1.5%) | 11 (0.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 4 (0.2%) | 36 (2.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Seward
The most frequent times of departure to work in Seward are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (291, 15.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (385, 22.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 58 (3.1%) | 40 (2.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 118 (6.3%) | 42 (2.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 131 (7.0%) | 130 (7.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 190 (10.1%) | 111 (6.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 274 (14.6%) | 173 (9.9%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 291 (15.5%) | 168 (9.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 203 (10.8%) | 385 (22.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 144 (7.7%) | 156 (8.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 90 (4.8%) | 91 (5.2%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 56 (3.0%) | 70 (4.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 5 (0.3%) | 51 (2.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 139 (7.4%) | 160 (9.1%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 182 (9.7%) | 174 (9.9%) |
| Total | 1,881 (100.0%) | 1,751 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Seward
Occupancy by Ownership in Seward
Of the total 2,616 dwellings in Seward, owner-occupied units account for 1,610 (61.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,006 (38.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,610 | 61.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,006 | 38.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 2,616 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Seward
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 761 | 29.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 876 | 33.5% |
| 3-Person Household | 420 | 16.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 559 | 21.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,616 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Seward
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 217 (28.5%) | 544 (71.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 700 (79.9%) | 176 (20.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 294 (70.0%) | 126 (30.0%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 399 (71.4%) | 160 (28.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,610 (61.5%) | 1,006 (38.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Seward
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 84 (53.8%) | 72 (46.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 314 (45.0%) | 384 (55.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 547 (65.0%) | 294 (35.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 665 (72.2%) | 256 (27.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Seward
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 594 | 22.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 478 | 18.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 367 | 14.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 350 | 13.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 342 | 13.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 255 | 9.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 230 | 8.8% |
| Total | 2,616 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Seward
Median Income by Occupancy in Seward
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,610 (61.5%) | $108,500 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,006 (38.5%) | $45,682 |
| Average | 2,616 (100.0%) | $76,755 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Seward
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 17 (1.1%) | 19 (1.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 21 (1.3%) | 41 (4.1%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11 (0.7%) | 85 (8.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (4.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 62 (3.8%) | 87 (8.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11 (0.7%) | 107 (10.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 116 (7.2%) | 153 (15.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 231 (14.3%) | 271 (26.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 208 (12.9%) | 75 (7.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 599 (37.2%) | 81 (8.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 334 (20.7%) | 44 (4.4%) |
| Total | 1,610 (100.0%) | 1,006 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Seward
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 40 (2.5%) | 43 (4.3%) |
| $300 to $499 | 147 (9.1%) | 36 (3.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 317 (19.7%) | 206 (20.5%) |
| $800 to $999 | 204 (12.7%) | 265 (26.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 344 (21.4%) | 258 (25.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 395 (24.5%) | 69 (6.9%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 125 (7.8%) | 8 (0.8%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 38 (2.4%) | 47 (4.7%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 58 (5.8%) |
| Total | 1,610 (100.0%) | 1,006 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Seward
Housing Structures in Seward
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,865 | 71.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 137 | 5.2% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 72 | 2.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 130 | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 108 | 4.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 289 | 11.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 15 | 0.6% |
| Total | 2,616 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Seward
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,492 (80.0%) | 373 (20.0%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 103 (75.2%) | 34 (24.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 72 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 130 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 108 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 289 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,610 (61.5%) | 1,006 (38.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Seward
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (6.1%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 33 (2.1%) | 212 (21.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 250 (15.5%) | 414 (41.1%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 612 (38.0%) | 189 (18.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 715 (44.4%) | 130 (12.9%) |
| Total | 1,610 (100.0%) | 1,006 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Seward
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,208 (75.0%) | 431 (42.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (4.3%) |
| Electricity | 394 (24.5%) | 516 (51.3%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 8 (0.5%) | 16 (1.6%) |
| Total | 1,610 (100.0%) | 1,006 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Seward
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 9 (0.6%) | 180 (17.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 195 (12.1%) | 427 (42.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 868 (53.9%) | 319 (31.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 538 (33.4%) | 80 (8.0%) |
| Total | 1,610 (100.0%) | 1,006 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Seward
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Seward
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 629 | 981 |
| Median Property Value | $207,900 | $208,800 |
| Median Household Income | $81,793 | $232 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $617 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,744 | $37 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Seward
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (2.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 23 (3.7%) | 51 (5.2%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 439 (69.8%) | 700 (71.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 154 (24.5%) | 179 (18.2%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 13 (2.1%) | 25 (2.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 629 (100.0%) | 981 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Seward
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 29 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 47 (7.5%) | 9 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8 (1.3%) | 26 (2.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 50 (8.0%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 127 (20.2%) | 66 (6.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 93 (14.8%) | 104 (10.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 173 (27.5%) | 115 (11.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 102 (16.2%) | 426 (43.4%) |
| Total | 629 (100.0%) | 981 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Seward
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 240 (38.2%) | 115,230 (11,746.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 87 (13.8%) | 542 (55.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 106 (16.9%) | 244 (24.9%) |
| 4.0x or more | 179 (28.5%) | 137 (14.0%) |
| Total | 629 (100.0%) | 981 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Seward
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 34 (5.4%) | 26 (2.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 571 (90.8%) | 159 (16.2%) |
| Total | 629 (100.0%) | 981 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Seward
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Seward
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 532 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,495 (94.1%) | 94 (5.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,308 (95.8%) | 58 (4.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 551 (82.1%) | 120 (17.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 833 (93.8%) | 55 (6.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 618 (94.1%) | 39 (5.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 631 (98.1%) | 12 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 608 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 597 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,173 (95.0%) | 378 (5.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Seward
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 532 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,495 (94.1%) | 94 (5.9%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,308 (95.8%) | 58 (4.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Seward
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 498 (95.8%) | 22 (4.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 682 (81.0%) | 160 (19.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,229 (96.9%) | 40 (3.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 767 (98.6%) | 11 (1.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,183 (96.5%) | 114 (3.5%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Seward
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 193 (36.3%) | 346 (65.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 190 (12.0%) | 1,353 (85.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 94 (6.9%) | 1,214 (88.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 140 (20.9%) | 421 (62.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 105 (11.8%) | 779 (87.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 34 (5.2%) | 618 (94.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 47 (7.3%) | 584 (90.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 600 (98.7%) | 376 (61.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 597 (100.0%) | 300 (50.2%) |
| Total | 2,000 (26.5%) | 5,991 (79.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Seward
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 112 (8.8%) | 62 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 129 (11.6%) | 72 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 60 (21.6%) | 54 (16.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 132 (58.4%) | 236 (63.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Seward
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 5 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 39 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 69 (6.2%) | 8 (0.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (3.6%) | 15 (4.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 132 (58.4%) | 86 (23.2%) |
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 | 5 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (1.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (11.5%) | 8 (2.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 46 (20.3%) | 37 (10.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 93 (7.3%) | 55 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 72 (6.5%) | 4 (0.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 17 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 26 (11.5%) | 89 (24.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 60 (5.4%) | 46 (4.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 41 (14.7%) | 44 (13.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 66 (29.2%) | 150 (40.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 27 (2.4%) | 9 (0.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (6.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 11 (4.9%) | 33 (8.9%) |
Technology Access in Seward
Computing Device Access in Seward
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,035 | 77.8% |
| Smartphone | 2,149 | 82.2% |
| Tablet | 1,701 | 65.0% |
| No Computing Device | 250 | 9.6% |
| Total | 2,616 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Seward
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 14 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 2,046 | 78.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 235 | 9.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 71 | 2.7% |
| No Internet | 267 | 10.2% |
| Total | 2,616 | 100.0% |
Seward Summary
Seward, Nebraska is a city located in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,964 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Seward County. Seward is located on the Platte River, approximately 40 miles southwest of Lincoln, the state capital.
History
Seward was founded in 1868 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The city was named after William H. Seward, the United States Secretary of State under President Abraham Lincoln. The city was incorporated in 1871.
In the late 19th century, Seward was a major stop on the Union Pacific Railroad. The railroad brought many new settlers to the area, and the city grew rapidly. By the early 20th century, Seward had become a thriving agricultural center.
Geography
Seward is located at 40°54'25" North, 97°7'25" West (40.906833, -97.123611). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), all of it land.
Economy
Seward is a major agricultural center in Nebraska. The city is home to several large grain elevators, as well as a number of other agricultural businesses. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large furniture factory.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,964 people, 2,717 households, and 1,743 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,664.3 people per square mile (641.3/km2). There were 2,945 housing units at an average density of 699.3 per square mile (269.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 2,717 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $51,944. Males had a median income of $35,944 versus $25,944 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,944. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Seward?
Total Population of Seward is 7,667.
What is the Total Male Population of Seward?
Total Male Population of Seward is 3,900.
What is the Total Female Population of Seward?
Total Female Population of Seward is 3,767.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Seward?
There are 103.53 Males per 100 Females in Seward.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Seward?
There are 96.59 Females per 100 Males in Seward.
What is the Median Population Age in Seward?
Median Population Age in Seward is 30.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Seward
Average Family Size in Seward is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Seward
Average Household Size in Seward is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Seward?
Per Capita income in Seward is $31,348.
What is the Median Family Income in Seward?
Median Family Income in Seward is $101,875.
What is the Median Household income in Seward?
Median Household Income in Seward is $76,755.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Seward?
Income or Wage Gap in Seward is 41.0%.
Women in Seward earn 59.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Seward?
Inequality or Gini Index in Seward is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Seward?
There are 3,968 People in the Labor Forcein in Seward.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Seward?
65.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Seward.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Seward?
Unemployment Rate in Seward is 1.9%.