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Red Cloud

Nebraska · 1,131 residents · 1.027 sq mi
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Red Cloud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,389. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,200. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,131
−6%since 1990
from 1,202 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,101 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,170 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.0
+4%since 1990
from 45.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8899741K1K1K1990201020202024Red Cloud
2024934
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,389
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,733 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,772
+63%since 1990
from $9,083 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$282
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
71.9%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
28.1% rent
1.2
−24%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score1.9%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,092)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian1%(11)
Diversity Score5.3%(60)
5
+186%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Cloud, Nebraska?

Red Cloud, Nebraska has about 1,131 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Red Cloud, Nebraska?

The typical household in Red Cloud, Nebraska earns about $26,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Cloud, Nebraska expensive?

In Red Cloud, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $32,200, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Red Cloud, Nebraska?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Red Cloud, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Cloud, Nebraska?

About 13.3% of people in Red Cloud, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Cloud, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Cloud, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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