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Sarpy County, Nebraska
Sarpy County, Nebraska. Sarpy County had 208,303 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than Nebraska (+2.9%). It holds 12 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 47 census tracts. GEOID 31153.
Sarpy County is one of the 8 counties of the Omaha, NE-IA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
208,303
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 190,604 · ACS 2020-2024: 197,389
Median household income
$103,321
±$2,772 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$314,100
±$5,510 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$1,334
±$28 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Sarpy County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 190,604 residents in Sarpy County. The Census Bureau estimates 208,303 for July 1, 2025, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 197,389 over 238 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sarpy County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 197,389 | 1,978,707 | +16,157 |
| Households | 74,097±490 | 797,847 | +7,837 |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.02 | 2.42 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 76,780±74 | 863,444 | +7,721 |
Sarpy County's population since 2000
From 122,595 in 2000 to 208,303 in 2025: up 69.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sarpy County?
Sarpy County holds 12 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Bellevue with 64,863 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bellevue | 64,176 | $85,462 |
|---|---|---|
| Papillion | 24,159 | $111,679 |
| La Vista | 16,746 | $81,961 |
| Chalco | 11,064 | $85,672 |
| Offutt AFB | 5,363 | $72,500 |
| Gretna | 5,083 | $123,992 |
| Springfield | 1,501 | $92,955 |
| MeliaGEOID 3131605 | 98 | not published |
| Beacon ViewGEOID 3103377 | 55 | $103,750 |
| La PlatteGEOID 3126315 | 50 | not published |
| Linoma BeachGEOID 3128165 | 43 | $119,464 |
| RichfieldGEOID 3141340 | 42 | $91,563 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sarpy County?
The median resident of Sarpy County is 35.7 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 12.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.6%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sarpy County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7±0.1 | 37.2 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.3%±0.1 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.8%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% | 12.7% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.3%±0.4 pts | 75.3% | −4.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.2 pts | 4.6% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±0.6 pts | 8.0% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3%±0.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.6%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0%±0.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±0.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6%±0.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.6%±1.1 pts | 34.6% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.8%±0.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sarpy County earn?
Half of Sarpy County's 74,097 households earn less than $103,321 a year (±$2,772), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $100,956 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sarpy County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,321±$2,772 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $124,709±$2,496 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,364±$917 | $41,751 | +$2,988 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6%±0.7 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.7%±1.4 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7%±0.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±0.5 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sarpy County?
Owners occupy 70.4% of Sarpy County's occupied homes and renters 29.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,100 by its owner (±$5,510). The median renter pays $1,334 a month including utilities, and 35.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sarpy County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,100±$5,510 | $238,600 | +$73,745 |
| Median gross rent | $1,334±$28 | $1,072 | +$96 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7%±2.7 pts | 35.9% | +6.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,081±$37 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.4%±1.1 pts | 66.5% | +1.5 pts |
| Housing units | 76,780±74 | 863,444 | +7,721 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1%±1.2 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 18.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sarpy County building?
Builders took permits for 1,594 new housing units across Sarpy County in 2025 (1,221 single-family), 7.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sarpy County get to work?
78.0% of Sarpy County's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Sarpy County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.9%±0.7 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±1.1 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±0.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5%±0.9 pts | 11.0% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min±0.5 | 19.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Sarpy County's census tracts?
Sarpy County is divided into 47 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,875 (Tract 104.01) to $158,872 (Tract 106.24).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sarpy County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 93 |
| Median household income | 1st of 93 |
| Median home value | 1st of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 87th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 93 |
| Median age | 85th of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sarpy County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.