Saline County, NE

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2021 Population

14,395

1.22% 1-year growth

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.7

2.13% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.8%

3.32% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,011

9.55% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$116,600

3.48% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

7,339

3.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Saline County, NE had a population of 14.4k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $58,011. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Saline County, NE grew from 14,221 to 14,395, a 1.22% increase and its median household income grew from $52,956 to $58,011, a 9.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saline County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.2%), White (Hispanic) (16.2%), Other (Hispanic) (6.34%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.49%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%).

None of the households in Saline County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.8% of the residents in Saline County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Saline County, NE are Doane University (689 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Saline County, NE was $116,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Saline County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Saline County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Saline County, NE borders Fillmore County, NE, Gage County, NE, Jefferson County, NE, Lancaster County, NE, Seward County, NE, Thayer County, NE, and York County, NE.

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Population & Diversity

Saline County, NE is home to a population of 14.4k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 15.3% of Saline County, NE residents were born outside of the country (2.2k people).

In 2021, there were 4.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.82k people) in Saline County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.33k White (Hispanic) and 913 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.8%

2021 Citizenship

90.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.8% of Saline County, NE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Saline County, NE was 90.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Saline County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saline County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.82k ± 26
White (Hispanic)
2.33k ± 573
Other (Hispanic)
913 ± 465

26.2%

Hispanic Population

3.77k people

26.2% of the people in Saline County, NE are hispanic (3.77k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Saline County, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,893 ± 5,413 people
Guatemala
9,174 ± 2,346 people
India
6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

Foreign-Born Population

15.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.2k people

16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.28k people

As of 2021, 15.3% of Saline County, NE residents (2.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saline County, NE was 16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Saline County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
197 ± 84
Gulf War (2001-)
146 ± 67
Gulf War (1990s)
119 ± 46

Saline County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Saline County, NE employs 7.34k people. The largest industries in Saline County, NE are Manufacturing (1,533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,034 people), and Educational Services (871 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,500), Manufacturing ($50,079), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($45,427).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.34k

2021 Value

± 526

3.64%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Saline County, NE grew at a rate of 3.64%, from 7.08k employees to 7.34k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saline County, NE, are Production Occupations (1,088 people), Management Occupations (803 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (711 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saline County, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.34k

2021 Value

± 526

3.64%

1 Year growth

± 10.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Saline County, NE grew at a rate of 3.64%, from 7.08k employees to 7.34k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saline County, NE, are Manufacturing (1,533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,034 people), and Educational Services (871 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saline County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Saline County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,677

Median earning men ± $3,566

$28,669

Median earning women ± $2,045

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,736), Manufacturing ($51,355), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($48,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($74,583), Public Administration ($40,166), and Wholesale Trade ($37,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

102
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
81
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
73
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$450k
Manufacturing
$25.8k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$18.3k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$10.2B
Kansas
$7.65B
Texas
$6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Saline County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 62.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.65%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (34.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.65%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Saline County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 23, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Saline County, NE awarded 689 degrees. The student population of Saline County, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 830 male students and 1,230 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saline County, NE are White (576 and 84.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (33 and 4.84%), Unknown (21 and 3.08%), and Black or African American (19 and 2.79%).

The largest universities in Saline County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Doane University (689 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Saline County, NE are Curriculum & Instruction (139 and 20.2%), General Business Administration & Management (98 and 14.2%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (82 and 11.9%).

The median tuition cost in Saline County, NE for private four year colleges is $37,080.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Saline County, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,060 (40.3% men and 59.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,060 students enrolled in Saline County, NE, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,613 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Educational Leadership & Administration
65 degree-majors awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
60 degree-majors awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
139 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Saline County, NE was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Saline County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Doane University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

689 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Doane University with 689 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 256 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saline County, NE, which is 0.591 times less than the 433 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 576 degrees mean that there were 17.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 33 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,080) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saline County, NE was $116,600 in 2021, which is 0.476 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $120,800 to $116,600, a 3.48% decrease. The homeownership rate in Saline County, NE is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Saline County, NE have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saline County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Saline County, NE is $58,011. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Saline County, NE was Census Tract 9609 with a value of $71,161, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9608, with respective values of $69,732 and $62,375.

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saline County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.8%.

Housing

Property

$116,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,738

$3,666

Median Property Taxes

±$366

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Saline County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saline County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in Saline County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Saline County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9609
Census Tract 9607
Census Tract 9608

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Saline County, NE was Census Tract 9609 with a value of $71,161, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9608, with respective values of $69,732 and $62,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Saline County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,011

Median Household Income

± $7,118

5.11k

Number of Households

± 460

In 2021, the median household income of the 5.11k households in Saline County, NE grew to $58,011 from the previous year's value of $52,956.

The following chart displays the households in Saline County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Saline County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (9.96%)
Worked At Home (5.35%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Saline County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.96%) and those who worked at home (5.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saline County, NE have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Saline County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saline County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Saline County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Saline County, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Saline County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saline County, NE (1.72k out of 13.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saline County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.6% of the children was living in poverty in Saline County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 236 in Saline County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 85.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.9% of the population of Saline County, NE has health coverage, with 57.3% on employee plans, 8.81% on Medicaid, 9.78% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Saline County, NE see 2371 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year (2050 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2331 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1076 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,371 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Saline County, NE

Primary care physicians in Saline County, NE see an average of 2,371 patients per year. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year (2,050 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Saline County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

57.3%

Employer Coverage

8.81%

Medicaid

9.78%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saline County, NE declined by 13.1% from 11.7% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Saline County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Saline County, NE.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40% in Saline County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Saline County, NE.

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