Saline County GIS Maps
Saline County, Nebraska, has 14,292 residents across 10,846 parcels and covers 574.1 square miles. The population grew 0.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Saline County is 31151.
Crete is the county's largest population center. Saline County also includes 7 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 36 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.
Saline County Trends
- Population
- 14,292▴
- Median Home Value
- $180,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,143▾
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.
Saline 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.
Saline County Parcels
Saline County has 10,846 mapped parcels covering 366,921 acres. The median assessed value is $210,590. The median lot size is 1.10 acres. 4,050 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 54.2%. Browse the interactive Saline County Parcel viewer here.
Saline County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 10,846 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 5,878 | 54.2% |
| Land use code | 10,846 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 10,846 | 100% |
| Land value | 10,846 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 10,846 | 100% |
| Acreage | 10,846 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 10,846 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Saline County parcel records.
Saline County Population
Saline County had 14,292 residents in 2020. That was 0.6% higher than in 2010. Saline County added 449 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 25 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Crete, Wilber and Friend.
Population Trend in Saline County NE
Saline County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Saline County Zip Codes
Saline County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Crete (68333), Wilber (68465) and Friend (68359). Crete is the largest zip by population, with about 8,484 residents or 59% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 87% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Saline County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68333 | Crete | 8,484 | ▴ 1.9% |
| 68465 | Wilber | 2,522 | ▴ 4.9% |
| 68359 | Friend | 1,401 | ▾ -11.6% |
| 68343 | Dorchester | 1,012 | ▾ -3.6% |
| 68464 | Western | 465 | ▾ -2.7% |
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Saline County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Saline County Demographics
Saline County has a median age of 37.4, which is close to the Nebraska average. About 25.8% of residents are under 18, while 15.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Saline County NE
Median Age
37.4
Under 18
25.8%
Age 65+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
20.1%
Saline County School Districts
Saline County is served by 7 public school districts with 4,143 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Crete Public Schools, Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools and Tri County Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 80% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Saline County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete Public Schools | 2,275 | 54.9% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools | 601 | 14.5% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Tri County Public Schools | 421 | 10.2% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Dorchester Public Schools | 230 | 5.6% | ▾ -6.1% |
| Friend Public Schools | 227 | 5.5% | ▾ -6.2% |
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Saline County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Saline County Housing & Real Estate
Saline County has a median home value of $180,700 and a median gross rent of $833. About 74% 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 $287,000 and homes spent about 31 days on the market.
Saline County Housing Mix
Saline County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Saline County Housing Trends
Saline County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Saline County, NE
Saline County has 604 business listings across 240 categories. The largest categories in Saline County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (22, 3.6%), Insurance Agencies (12, 2.0%), and Bars & Nightlife (11, 1.8%). The full Saline County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Saline County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Saline County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 22 | 3.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 | 2.0% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 11 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 1.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Dental Offices | 10 | 1.7% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 8 | 1.3% |
| Home Service | 8 | 1.3% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 8 | 1.3% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 8 | 1.3% |
Saline County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Hansen Leadership Hall | Accommodation | Crete |
| Manning & Associates PC | Accountant | Crete |
| Farmers Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Dorchester |
| AKRS Equipment Solutions | Agricultural Service | Crete |
| Bunge Milling | Agriculture | Crete |
| Crete Municipal Airport | Airport | Crete |
| Veterans And Friends | American Restaurants | Crete |
| Time Out Antiques and Uniques | Antique Store | Western |
| Home & Country | Appraisal Services | Friend |
| Mary Mary Quite Contrary Gallery | Art Gallery | Friend |
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Saline County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Saline County Basemaps
Saline 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.
Get the Full Saline County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Saline 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
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Saline County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.