Saline County, Nebraska
Saline County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Saline County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,200 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,987 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wilber. The county was created 159 years ago in 1866.
County Snapshot
Saline County at a glance
Saline County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
Open related pagesLargest city
CretePopulation 6,875
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Saline County
| Population | 13,987 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Saline County, Saline County, Saline County, Saline County |
| Area | 1492 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5241,-97.1409 |
| Capital | Wilber |
| Establishment | January 01, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:42:18 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Saline County is located at 40°31'27"N 97°8'27"W (40.5240600, -97.1409100). It has 7 neighbors: Fillmore County, Gage County, Jefferson County, Lancaster County, Seward County, Thayer County and York County.
Saline County map
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The largest city of Saline County is Crete with a population of 6,875. Other cities include, Wilber population 1,809, Friend population 946, Dorchester population 572 and De Witt population 488. See all Saline County cities & populated places.
Saline County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crete | 6,875 | Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Wilber | 1,809 | City in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Friend | 946 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Dorchester | 572 | Village in Nebraska |
| De Witt | 488 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Western | 228 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Tobias | 103 | Village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States |
| Swanton | 88 | Human settlement in Saline County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Saline County
Official Website- Wilber
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Saline County decreased by 1.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,200 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,326 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,416 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,299 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,297 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,196 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,228 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,365 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,336 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,224 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,987 | -1.69% | estimation process |
People born in Saline County (2)
People born in Saline County, including Albert L. Beekly, scientist Clarence F. Korstian, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (4)
- Saline County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 123,968 people.
- Saline County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 53,926 people.
- Saline County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 23,182 people.
- Saline County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 22,858 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |