Seward County, Nebraska
Seward County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Seward County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,750 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,186 inhabitants. Its county seat is Seward. The county was created 159 years ago in 1866.
County Snapshot
Seward County at a glance
Seward County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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Nebraska counties
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SewardPopulation 7,363
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Quick Facts about Seward County
| Population | 17,186 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Seward County |
| Area | 1491 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8724,-97.1395 |
| Named for | William H. Seward |
| Capital | Seward |
| Establishment | January 01, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:32:36 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Seward County is located at 40°52'21"N 97°8'22"W (40.8723900, -97.1395100). It has 6 neighbors: Butler County, Fillmore County, Lancaster County, Polk County, Saline County and York County.
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The largest city of Seward County is Seward with a population of 7,363. Other cities include, Milford population 2,014, Utica population 786, Beaver Crossing population 410 and Staplehurst population 224. See all Seward County cities & populated places.
Seward County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Seward County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seward | 7,363 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Milford | 2,014 | City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Utica | 786 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Beaver Crossing | 410 | Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Staplehurst | 224 | Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Garland | 210 | Place in Nebraska |
| Pleasant Dale | 200 | Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Bee | 180 | Village in the United States |
| Goehner | 154 | Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Cordova | 130 | Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Official website of Seward County
Official Website- Seward
Demographics
The population of Seward County increased by 2.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,750 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,705 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,897 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,994 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,012 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,994 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,103 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,203 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,273 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,284 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,186 | -0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Seward County (2)
People born in Seward County, including film actor Donald Haines, professor of military science Robert L. Bereuter, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Seward County, Kansas county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 21,038 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 |