Cedar County GIS Maps
Cedar County, Nebraska, has 8,380 residents across 8,810 parcels and covers 740.2 square miles. The population declined 5.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Cedar County is 31027.
Hartington is the county's largest population center. Cedar County also includes 9 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 43 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Cedar County Trends
- Population
- 8,380▾
- Median Home Value
- $175,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,080▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Cedar County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Cedar County Parcels
Cedar County has 8,810 mapped parcels covering 470,096 acres. The median assessed value is $240,210. The median lot size is 7.92 acres. 4,288 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Cedar County Parcel viewer here.
Cedar County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 8,810 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 1,423 | 16.2% |
| Land use code | 8,810 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 8,810 | 100% |
| Land value | 8,810 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 8,810 | 100% |
| Acreage | 8,810 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 8,810 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Cedar County parcel records.
Cedar County Population
Cedar County had 8,380 residents in 2020. That was 5.3% lower than in 2010. Cedar County had 1,235 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 11 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hartington, Laurel and Randolph.
Population Trend in Cedar County NE
Cedar County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Cedar County Zip Codes
Cedar County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hartington (68739), Laurel (68745) and Randolph (68771). Hartington is the largest zip by population, with about 2,844 residents or 34% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 70% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Cedar County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68739 | Hartington | 2,844 | ▾ -5.3% |
| 68745 | Laurel | 1,523 | ▾ -3.1% |
| 68771 | Randolph | 1,459 | ▾ -10.9% |
| 68727 | Coleridge | 723 | ▾ -1% |
| 68736 | Fordyce | 601 | ▾ -17.2% |
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Cedar County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Cedar County Demographics
Cedar County has a median age of 41.9, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 25.6% of residents are under 18, while 21.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 25.6% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Cedar County NE
Median Age
41.9
Under 18
25.6%
Age 65+
21.9%
Bachelor's+
25%
Cedar County School Districts
Cedar County is served by 7 public school districts with 2,080 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School, Hartington Newcastle Public Schools and Crofton Community Schools. Those three districts account for about 55% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Cedar County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School | 400 | 19.2% | ▴ 1% |
| Hartington Newcastle Public Schools | 373 | 17.9% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Crofton Community Schools | 364 | 17.5% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Bloomfield Community Schools | 287 | 13.8% | ▴ 4.4% |
| Randolph Public Schools | 264 | 12.7% | ▴ 4.8% |
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Cedar County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Cedar County Housing & Real Estate
Cedar County has a median home value of $175,500 and a median gross rent of $683. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $159,250 and homes spent about 60 days on the market.
Cedar County Housing Mix
Cedar County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Cedar County Housing Trends
Cedar County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Cedar County, NE
Cedar County has 400 business listings across 178 categories. The largest categories in Cedar County business listings are Auto Repair (12, 3.0%), Gas Stations (9, 2.3%), and Insurance Agencies (9, 2.3%). The full Cedar County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Cedar County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Cedar County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Repair | 12 | 3.0% |
| Gas Stations | 9 | 2.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 | 2.3% |
| Agricultural Service | 8 | 2.0% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 8 | 2.0% |
| Beauty Salons | 8 | 2.0% |
| Convenience Stores | 8 | 2.0% |
| Elementary School | 8 | 2.0% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 7 | 1.8% |
| Shipping Center | 7 | 1.8% |
Cedar County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Residence | Accommodation | Hartington |
| 3Rivers Hunting Company | Active Life | Crofton |
| Hartington Shopper | Advertising Agency | Hartington |
| Central Valley Ag | Agricultural Cooperatives | Hartington |
| Northeast Ag Consulting | Agricultural Service | Hartington |
| Bo Bo's Express | Agriculture | Randolph |
| Hartington Municipal Airport | Airport | Hartington |
| Claramont Steak & Chop House | American Restaurants | Laurel |
| Big Red Outdoors LLC | Amusement Park | Fordyce |
| Crow's Nest Antiques | Antique Store | Laurel |
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Cedar County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Cedar County Basemaps
Cedar County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Cedar County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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