Sarpy County Demographics

A map of Sarpy County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	150,640	147,064	76.3%	77.2%
Hispanic	22,804	20,055	11.6%	10.5%
Multiracial	8,797	10,034	4.5%	5.3%
Black	7,937	7,232	4.0%	3.8%
Asian	5,476	4,726	2.8%	2.5%
Native American/Other	1,735	1,493	0.9%	0.8%

Sarpy County, Nebraska has an estimated population of 197,389, an increase from the 190,604 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.3% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, 2.8% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sarpy County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sarpy has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sarpy County, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 40.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sarpy County is ranked the 3rd most populous county in Nebraska, out of 93 counties. Sarpy County was ranked the 3rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Sarpy County's White Population

150,640 residents of Sarpy County, or 76.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sarpy County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Sarpy County ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarpy County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Sarpy County's population has decreased from 77.2% to 76.3%.

Sarpy County is more White than neighboring Douglas County (65.8% White). Sarpy County is less White than neighboring Cass County (90.5% White), Washington County (92.9% White), Otoe County (85.5% White), and Mills County (92.7% White).

Sarpy County's Black Population

7,937 residents of Sarpy County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sarpy County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Sarpy County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarpy County's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Sarpy County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Sarpy County is more Black than neighboring Cass County (0.3% Black), Washington County (0.3% Black), Otoe County (1% Black), and Mills County (0.4% Black). Sarpy County is less Black than neighboring Douglas County (10.2% Black).

Sarpy County's Asian Population

5,476 residents of Sarpy County, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sarpy County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Sarpy County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarpy County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Asian residents' share of Sarpy County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Sarpy County is more Asian than neighboring Cass County (0.3% Asian), Washington County (0.2% Asian), Otoe County (0.2% Asian), and Mills County (0.5% Asian). Sarpy County is less Asian than neighboring Douglas County (4.4% Asian).

Sarpy County's Hispanic Population

22,804 residents of Sarpy County, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sarpy County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sarpy County ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarpy County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sarpy County's population has increased from 10.5% to 11.6%.

Sarpy County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cass County (4.1% Hispanic), Washington County (3.3% Hispanic), Otoe County (9% Hispanic), and Mills County (3.9% Hispanic). Sarpy County is less Hispanic than neighboring Douglas County (14.5% Hispanic).

Sarpy County's Native American/Other Population

1,735 residents of Sarpy County, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sarpy County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sarpy County ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarpy County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sarpy County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Sarpy County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Douglas County (0.6% Native American/Other), Washington County (0.3% Native American/Other), Otoe County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mills County (0.2% Native American/Other). Sarpy County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cass County (1.3% Native American/Other).

Sarpy County's Multiracial Population

8,797 residents of Sarpy County, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sarpy County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sarpy County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sarpy County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sarpy County's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.5%.

Sarpy County is more Multiracial than neighboring Cass County (3.6% Multiracial), Washington County (3% Multiracial), Otoe County (4% Multiracial), and Mills County (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.