Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.5% ▼ 70% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,900 (36.4%) |
| Some College | 449 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 772 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 785 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,285 (24.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,088 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,629 ▼ 36% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $708/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,803 |
| Vacant Units | 487 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cedar County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,104 residents. With a median age of 40.37, it is a middle-aged county.
Cedar County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,087 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.2% is well below the national average.
Housing in Cedar County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $179,629 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $707. Homeownership rates are high at 78.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cedar County are primarily White (95.23%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cedar County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68717 | Belden | 238 | $64,213 | $111,600 | $678 | 0.0% | 40.2% |
| 68727 | Coleridge | 634 | $52,589 | $95,000 | $583 | 0.6% | 25.5% |
| 68736 | Fordyce | 581 | $80,156 | $231,300 | $1,021 | 10.1% | 39.9% |
| 68739 | Hartington | 2,766 | $87,621 | $201,400 | $650 | 0.8% | 38.7% |
| 68745 | Laurel | 1,747 | $68,625 | $188,500 | $713 | 0.6% | 53.8% |
| 68749 | Magnet | 63 | $57,250 | $42,500 | — | 0.0% | 20.0% |
| 68771 | Randolph | 1,380 | $78,036 | $167,400 | $747 | 1.3% | 40.0% |
| 68774 | Saint Helena | 336 | $66,667 | $208,200 | — | 1.2% | 22.3% |
| 68792 | Wynot | 359 | $70,966 | $124,000 | — | 0.5% | 31.3% |