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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Red Willow County

Nebraska · 11,448 residents · 717.17 sq mi
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Red Willow County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,293. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
11,448
−2%since 1990
from 11,705 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.9
+14%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,293
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,336 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,303
+46%since 1990
from $11,146 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
29.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(11,509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(196)
Asian0.4%(52)
Diversity Score8%(942)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(11,020)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(281)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score6.8%(775)
Diversity Score
7
−16%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−39%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Willow County, Nebraska?

Red Willow County, Nebraska has about 11,448 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Red Willow County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Red Willow County, Nebraska earns about $32,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Willow County, Nebraska expensive?

In Red Willow County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Red Willow County, Nebraska?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Red Willow County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Willow County, Nebraska?

About 9.6% of people in Red Willow County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Willow County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Willow County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 257 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9632Census Tract 9633Census Tract 9631
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 69001ZIP 69034ZIP 69020ZIP 69026ZIP 69036
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