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Red Willow County

Nebraska · 11,055 residents · 717.17 sq mi
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Red Willow County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,927. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $77,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,055
−3%since 2000
from 11,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+5%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Red Willow County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,927
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,293 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,246
+30%since 2000
from $16,303 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(11,020)
Black0.1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(281)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(775)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(10,345)
Black0.7%(81)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(462)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other1.4%(155)
Diversity Score15.6%(1,725)
Diversity Score
16
+130%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Willow County, Nebraska?

Red Willow County, Nebraska has about 11,055 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Willow County, Nebraska earns about $41,927 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 $77,300, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Red Willow County, Nebraska?

About 21.6% 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 10.3% 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 650 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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