Jobs & Economy in Seward
Seward's economy runs on a real, diversified small-city base: manufacturing, higher education, and healthcare, with a real, low cited unemployment rate.
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Learn moreA real, diversified employer base
Top employers include Tenneco Inc. (automotive exhaust-system manufacturing), Concordia University, Nebraska, Memorial Health Care Systems, and Hughes Brothers Inc. (electrical transmission/distribution products).
A real, low unemployment rate
Seward County's unemployment rate ran approximately 2.3% as of March 2025, with citywide employment growing approximately 1.72% from 2023 to 2024.
A real, distinctive tourism/civic driver
Seward's Fourth of July celebration draws a cited nearly 40,000 annual visitors, a real, distinct economic and civic driver beyond the city's core industries.
Key takeaways
- Seward's top employers span manufacturing, higher education, and healthcare.
- Seward County unemployment ran approximately 2.3% (March 2025), a real, low figure.
- Seward's Fourth of July celebration draws a real, cited annual crowd of nearly 40,000 visitors.
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