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Red Willow County

Nebraska · 10,702 residents · 717.17 sq mi
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Red Willow County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,140. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,702
−7%since 2000
from 11,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.2
+3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Red Willow County
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(677)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(667)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(643)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(699)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(561)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(1,259)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(1,246)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.2%(1,094)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.6%(1,561)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.5%(1,232)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(710)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.3%(353)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,140
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,293 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,395
+74%since 2000
from $16,303 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(9,536)
Black1%(112)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(687)
Asian0.4%(39)
Other2.4%(256)
Segregation Score
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(383)
Spaniard1.1%(118)
Guatemalan0.4%(48)
Asian origin
Japanese0.1%(12)
Vietnamese0.1%(7)
Korean0%(1)
Ancestry
German34.7%(3,724)
Irish9%(963)
English8%(854)
American6.1%(657)
Swedish4.8%(515)
Italian3.5%(380)
French3.1%(333)
Czech2%(212)
Austrian1.8%(194)
Scottish1.7%(179)
Russian1.2%(128)
Norwegian1.1%(123)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.1%(119)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(114)
Dutch1%(107)
Danish0.8%(86)
Swiss0.7%(78)
British0.5%(50)
Welsh0.4%(42)
Ethiopian0.2%(21)
Greek0%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29%(1,244)
Married54.1%(2,315)
Widowed6.1%(261)
Divorced10.8%(463)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(889)
Married57.2%(2,467)
Widowed11.5%(495)
Divorced10.7%(460)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Willow County, Nebraska?

Red Willow County, Nebraska has about 10,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Willow County, Nebraska earns about $48,140 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 $113,600, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Red Willow County, Nebraska?

About 23.2% 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 10.0% 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 1,003 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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