Population 23,048 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saunders County
Household size in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, Saunders County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.53 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only eight of Nebraska's 93 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in Saunders County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Omaha area, where the median age is 37.7. The median age has edged down from 41.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Saunders County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Saunders County
Renters in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Saunders County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Saunders County: 12.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Saunders County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $736 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $794 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $752 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $989 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$254 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Saunders County costs $989 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $254 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Saunders County
Bachelor's degrees in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Saunders County (33.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Omaha area overall (39.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Saunders County: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Saunders County
| Period | Saunders County | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Saunders County has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. The Omaha area as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Saunders County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders County | 2.62 | 40.4 | 7.8% | 17.9% | 12.0% | 1970 | $989 | 33.3% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Douglas County | 2.55 | 36.7 | 11.6% | 38.5% | 6.3% | 1977 | $1,396 | 42.3% | 91.2% | 4.1% |
| Sarpy County | 2.71 | 37.0 | 9.5% | 29.6% | 4.6% | 1994 | $1,451 | 43.2% | 95.6% | 2.5% |
| Butler County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 4.9% | 20.1% | 12.5% | 1964 | $901 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
| Pottawattamie County | 2.45 | 41.1 | 11.3% | 30.1% | 7.3% | 1967 | $1,056 | 23.9% | 90.6% | 3.7% |
| Mills County | 2.67 | 42.2 | 9.2% | 16.5% | 11.2% | 1969 | $937 | 30.9% | 96.8% | 1.9% |
| Polk County | 2.44 | 45.0 | 6.1% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 1957 | $730 | 20.3% | 94.0% | 1.2% |
| Montgomery County | 2.24 | 44.0 | 11.5% | 30.9% | 8.5% | 1960 | $844 | 20.7% | 91.4% | 2.5% |
| Merrick County | 2.38 | 43.1 | 6.8% | 17.8% | 10.8% | 1965 | $842 | 19.0% | 91.7% | 0.3% |
| Adams County | 2.30 | 48.0 | 7.5% | 22.9% | 18.1% | 1956 | $863 | 26.9% | 93.9% | 3.8% |
| Howard County | 2.60 | 41.7 | 10.8% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 1961 | $939 | 25.6% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Saunders County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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