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Richland

Nebraska · 70 residents · 0.214 sq mi
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Richland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70
−21%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−27%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4267921171421990201020202024Richland
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,380
−15%since 2000
from $15,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+42%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(86)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.9%(13)
Diversity Score52.3%(37)
Diversity Score
52
+837%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.0%
−60.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richland, Nebraska?

Richland, Nebraska has about 70 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richland, Nebraska?

The typical household in Richland, Nebraska earns about $43,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richland, Nebraska expensive?

In Richland, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in Richland, Nebraska?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Richland, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richland, Nebraska?

About 31.6% of people in Richland, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richland, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Richland, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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