Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.8% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 633 (6.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,822 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 1,270 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 1,168 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,271 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,051 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,997 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,687 ▼ 29% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $816/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,396 |
| Vacant Units | 611 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Saline County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,081 residents. With a median age of 38.56, it is a middle-aged county.
Saline County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,996 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.9% is near the national average.
Housing in Saline County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $197,687 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $816. Homeownership rates are high at 74.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Saline County are majority White (68.4%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Saline County, NE is a middle-income area in Nebraska. The 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68333 | Crete | 9,257 | $80,625 | $218,400 | $857 | 3.3% | 31.9% |
| 68341 | De Witt | 744 | $90,347 | $153,800 | $608 | 1.8% | 45.1% |
| 68343 | Dorchester | 992 | $62,500 | $159,100 | $588 | 1.2% | 35.5% |
| 68359 | Friend | 1,512 | $81,250 | $179,900 | $812 | 0.6% | 45.7% |
| 68445 | Swanton | 172 | $63,750 | $83,500 | — | 8.4% | 49.0% |
| 68453 | Tobias | 233 | $73,333 | $113,500 | — | 8.2% | 33.3% |
| 68464 | Western | 489 | $71,250 | $181,300 | $675 | 2.6% | 34.2% |
| 68465 | Wilber | 2,682 | $83,938 | $180,300 | $845 | 1.2% | 40.7% |