Cedar County, Nebraska is located in the northeastern corner of the state and is home to a population of 8,912 people. The median household income in Cedar County is $51,836, slightly lower than the national average of $57,652. The median age of the population is 37.2 years, slightly higher than the national average of 37.0 years.
The economy in Cedar County is largely centered around agriculture, with over half of the county's workforce employed in the agricultural sector. Other major industries in Cedar County include manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The unemployment rate in Cedar County is 2.6%, slightly lower than the national average of 3.7%.
Cedar County is home to two public school districts and one private school. The public school districts are Cedar County Public Schools and Cedar Catholic Schools. The Cedar County Public Schools district serves over 1,100 students in grades K-12. The Cedar Catholic Schools district serves over 500 students in grades K-12. The private school in Cedar County is Cedar County Christian School, which serves over 200 students in grades K-12.
The median home value in Cedar County is $107,400, slightly lower than the national average of $184,700. The median rent in Cedar County is $716, slightly lower than the national average of $949. The median property tax rate in Cedar County is 1.22%, slightly lower than the national average of 1.31%. The median listing price for homes in Cedar County is $148,900, slightly lower than the national average of $245,000.
Overall, Cedar County is a rural area with an economy largely based on agriculture. The median household income is slightly lower than the national average, and the median age of the population is slightly higher than the national average. The county is home to two public school districts and one private school, and the median home values and rents are slightly lower than the national average.