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Seward County, Nebraska

Seward County is a county in Nebraska with FIPS code 31159 and an estimated population of 17,671 (Census 2023), 18th largest of 93 in the state.

County facts

Name
Seward County
State
Nebraska
Type
county
FIPS code
31159
State FIPS
31
Population (2023)
17,671
Change since 2020
+0.3%
State rank
18 of 93

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Nebraska

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Seward County?

Seward County, Nebraska has the five-digit FIPS code 31159: 31 for the state and 159 for the county.

What state is Seward County in?

Seward County is in Nebraska.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.