Seward County GIS Maps
Seward County, Nebraska, has 17,609 residents across 11,461 parcels and covers 571.4 square miles. The population grew 5.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Seward County is 31159.
Seward is the county's largest population center. Seward County also includes 10 zip codes, 10 public school districts and 34 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.
Seward County Trends
- Population
- 17,609▴
- Median Home Value
- $232,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 7,404▴
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.
Seward 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.
Seward County Parcels
Seward County has 11,461 mapped parcels covering 368,592 acres. The median assessed value is $259,176. The median lot size is 1.28 acres. 4,139 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1970 or earlier. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 71.8%. Browse the interactive Seward County Parcel viewer here.
Seward County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 11,461 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 8,229 | 71.8% |
| Land use code | 11,461 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 11,461 | 100% |
| Land value | 11,461 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 11,461 | 100% |
| Acreage | 11,461 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 11,461 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Seward County parcel records.
Seward County Population
Seward County had 17,609 residents in 2020. That was 5.1% higher than in 2010. Seward County added 1,113 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 31 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Seward, Milford and Utica.
Population Trend in Seward County NE
Seward County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Seward County Zip Codes
Seward County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Seward (68434), Milford (68405) and Utica (68456). Seward is the largest zip by population, with about 9,209 residents or 52% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 78% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Seward County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68434 | Seward | 9,209 | ▴ 7.4% |
| 68405 | Milford | 3,378 | ▴ 3.7% |
| 68456 | Utica | 1,070 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 68423 | Pleasant Dale | 1,007 | ▴ 12.1% |
| 68313 | Beaver Crossing | 938 | ▴ 4.2% |
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Seward County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Seward County Demographics
Seward County has a median age of 37.6, which is close to the Nebraska average. About 23.5% of residents are under 18, while 17.8% 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 26.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 31.6% 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 Seward County NE
Median Age
37.6
Under 18
23.5%
Age 65+
17.8%
Bachelor's+
31.6%
Seward County School Districts
Seward County is served by 10 public school districts with 7,404 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Crete Public Schools, Seward Public Schools and Milford Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 62% 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 Seward County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete Public Schools | 2,275 | 30.7% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Seward Public Schools | 1,485 | 20.1% | ▴ 1% |
| Milford Public Schools | 809 | 10.9% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Raymond Central Public Schools | 723 | 9.8% | ▾ -3.9% |
| Malcolm Public Schools | 643 | 8.7% | ▴ 0.6% |
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Seward County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Seward County Housing & Real Estate
Seward County has a median home value of $232,400 and a median gross rent of $969. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $281,000 and homes spent about 39 days on the market.
Seward County Housing Mix
Seward County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Seward County Housing Trends
Seward County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Seward County, NE
Seward County has 739 business listings across 283 categories. The largest categories in Seward County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (36, 4.9%), Community & Nonprofits (14, 1.9%), and Agricultural Service (13, 1.8%). The full Seward County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Seward County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Seward County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 36 | 4.9% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 14 | 1.9% |
| Agricultural Service | 13 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 12 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 11 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 11 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 | 1.4% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 9 | 1.2% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 9 | 1.2% |
| Funeral Services & Cemeteries | 8 | 1.1% |
Seward County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Behavioral Health and Addiction Counseling | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Seward |
| Concordia Bookstore - Concordia University | Academic Bookstore | Seward |
| Zihuatanejo | Accommodation | Seward |
| Gabriel Burger & Else CPA PC | Accountant | Seward |
| Booma Rein | Active Life | Milford |
| Farmers Cooperative | Agricultural Cooperatives | Seward |
| Hefty Seed Company | Agricultural Service | Seward |
| Seward Municipal Airport | Airport | Seward |
| Abbott's Grill | American Restaurants | Milford |
| Seward County Fairgrounds | Amusement Park | Seward |
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Seward County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Seward County Basemaps
Seward 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 Seward 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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