Seward

City in Seward County, Nebraska

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Seward is a city in Seward County, Nebraska, with 7,643 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,493 ft (455 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Staplehurst, 6.1 miles NW.

About Seward

Seward is a city in and the county seat of Seward County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,643 at the 2020 census. Seward is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska, metropolitan area.

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Living in Seward

Median household income
$72,564
Median home value
$244,600
Median rent
$1,018/mo
Median age
32
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Seward, NE population

Seward had 7,643 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,643
Density1,714 per sq mi (662 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Seward at a glance

StateNebraska (NE)
CountySeward County
TypeCity
Population7,643 (2020)
Land area4.46 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Coordinates40.9092° N, 97.0961° W
ZIP code68434
Official websitecityofsewardne.com
Census code (GEOID)3144420

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Seward

What county is Seward in?

Seward is in Seward County, Nebraska.

What is the population of Seward, NE?

7,643 people lived in Seward at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Seward, NE?

The ZIP code of Seward is 68434.

What is the elevation of Seward?

1,493 feet (455 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Seward?

Staplehurst (6.1 mi), Garland (6.3 mi), Bee (7.0 mi), Tamora (7.0 mi), Goehner (8.3 mi).

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