Nebraska Counties, Demographics & Geography
Complete official guide to all 93 counties in Nebraska (NE). Explore 2024 US Census population estimates, county seats, FIPS codes, land areas, and interactive mapping tools powered by GeoMap Suite.
Nebraska County Breakdown
Showing 6 of 6 documented counties and seats.
County Name | FIPS | County Seat | Population (Census) | Land Area | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County (Omaha) | 31055 | Omaha | 584,526 | 328 sq mi | Lookup |
| Lancaster County (Lincoln) | 31109 | Lincoln | 322,608 | 839 sq mi | Lookup |
| Sarpy County | 31153 | Papillion | 190,604 | 239 sq mi | Lookup |
| Hall County (Grand Island) | 31079 | Grand Island | 62,895 | 546 sq mi | Lookup |
| Buffalo County (Kearney) | 31019 | Kearney | 50,084 | 968 sq mi | Lookup |
| Scotts Bluff County | 31157 | Gering | 36,014 | 739 sq mi | Lookup |
Geographic Structure of Nebraska Counties
County Administration & Governance
In Nebraska, county governments manage vital public infrastructure, tax assessments, law enforcement, judicial courts, election administration, and public records. The county seat (Omaha and other municipal headquarters) houses the primary courthouse, commissioners, and sheriff’s department.
All Nebraska counties carry a unique 5-digit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, where the first two digits (31) designate the state and the remaining three digits identify each specific jurisdiction.
Geographic & Demographic Highlights
- Most Populous County:Douglas County (Omaha) (584,526 residents)
- Largest by Land Area:Buffalo County (Kearney) (968 sq mi)
- State Capital:Lincoln
- Census Bureau Region:Midwest United States
Demographic calculations derive from the United States Census Bureau 2024 Population Estimates Program (PEP) and TIGER/Line geographic boundary files.