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Richardson County

Nebraska · 7,530 residents (2025 est.) · 551.841 sq mi
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Richardson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,108. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,780 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,751
−19%since 2000
from 9,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 15 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+14%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,530 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Richardson County
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(392)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(473)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(468)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(474)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(386)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(744)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(848)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(846)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.8%(1,225)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.2%(1,026)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.6%(587)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(282)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,108
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,884 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,641
+135%since 2000
from $16,460 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+18%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+2%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(9,062)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(100)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(7,009)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(187)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other6.8%(527)
Diversity Score
22
+51%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
10
−43%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
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
Mexican1.5%(117)
Spaniard0.6%(44)
Dominican0.3%(22)
Asian origin
Thai0%(1)
Ancestry
German32.7%(2,536)
Irish12.4%(962)
English10.5%(815)
Czech4.3%(331)
American3.7%(283)
French2.5%(192)
Dutch1.4%(109)
Swedish1%(81)
Norwegian1%(74)
Swiss0.9%(72)
Danish0.8%(64)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.7%(54)
Italian0.7%(53)
Welsh0.6%(49)
British0.6%(47)
Scottish0.6%(47)
Polish0.5%(35)
Belgian0.2%(14)
Greek0.1%(4)
Russian0.1%(4)
Arab0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(838)
Married59.7%(1,951)
Widowed3.7%(122)
Divorced10.9%(356)
Women 15+
Never married16%(505)
Married55.7%(1,754)
Widowed12.8%(402)
Divorced15.6%(490)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richardson County, Nebraska?

Richardson County, Nebraska has about 7,751 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richardson County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Richardson County, Nebraska earns about $60,108 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richardson County, Nebraska expensive?

In Richardson County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $100,300, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Richardson County, Nebraska?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Richardson County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richardson County, Nebraska?

About 10.5% of people in Richardson County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richardson County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Richardson County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,186 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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