Saunders County, Nebraska

Saunders County: County in Nebraska, United States

About

Saunders County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,780 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,927 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wahoo. The county was created 168 years ago in 1855.

Saunders County locator map
Location of Saunders County on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Saunders County

Population : 21,927 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Nebraska (United States)
Area : 1965 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.3%
Land as percent of area : 98.7%
Named for : Alvin Saunders
Altitude : 1,224 feet / 373 meters
Capital : Wahoo
Establishment : January 01, 1856
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 21:09:08 (21st December 2024)
Density : 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.23% (2010-2020)
Saunders County Courthouse image
Saunders County Courthouse
Saunders County Courthouse image
Saunders County Courthouse image

Geography

Saunders County is located at 41°13'35"N 96°38'15"W (41.2263700, -96.6374000). It has 2 neighbors: Dodge County and Lancaster County.

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The largest city of Saunders County is Wahoo with a population of 4,603. Other cities include, Ashland population 2,724, Yutan population 1,352, Ceresco population 899 and Cedar Bluffs population 585. See all Saunders County cities & populated places.

Saunders County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saunders County.

City Name Population Title
Wahoo 4,603 City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Ashland 2,724 City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Yutan 1,352 City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Ceresco 899 Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
Cedar Bluffs 585 Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
Mead 571 Village in Nebraska, United States
Valparaiso 543 Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
Riverside 391 City in United States of America
Weston 331 Village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Prague 312 Town in the United States state of Nebraska
Ithaca 148 Village in Nebraska, United States
Morse Bluff 144 Township in Saunders County, Nebraska
Leshara 121 Township in Saunders County, Nebraska
Malmo 112 Village in Nebraska, USA
Memphis 111 Village in Nebraska, United States
Colon 109 Village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Saunders County has 2 neighbours.

  • Wahoo

Demographics

The population of Saunders County increased by 5.23% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 20,780 - census
2011 20,841 0.29% estimation process
2012 20,797 -0.21% estimation process
2013 20,877 0.38% estimation process
2014 20,860 -0.08% estimation process
2015 20,949 0.42% estimation process
2016 20,992 0.2% estimation process
2017 21,032 0.19% estimation process
2018 21,274 1.14% estimation process
2019 21,578 1.41% estimation process
2020 21,927 1.59% estimation process

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