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Seward, NE

Population
7,892
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,490 ft
Median Home Value
$244,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,564
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Seward in context.

Overall#13 best place in NebraskaPopulation ranking#23 highest population in NebraskaNearest larger communityLincoln, Nebraska23 miles away · 301,522 residents.

About Seward

Seward is a city and the county seat of Seward County, Nebraska, operating as part of the Lincoln metropolitan area. Platted in 1868 and named after the county, the community of approximately 7,678 is home to Concordia University and major manufacturing employers like Tenneco. Public education is served by the Seward Public Schools district.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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