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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Richardson County

Nebraska · 9,937 residents · 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 $19,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,200. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,937
+4%vs 2000
vs 9,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Richardson County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,521
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,884 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,943
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,460 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$218
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $298 in 2000
US average: $450
71.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
1.2
−12%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.5%(333)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(9,777)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(46)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other1.3%(133)
Diversity Score5.1%(505)
5
+45%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
+67%vs 2000
vs 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Richardson County, Nebraska?

Richardson County, Nebraska has about 9,937 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Richardson County, Nebraska earns about $19,521 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 $24,200, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in Richardson County, Nebraska?

About 11.7% 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 13.0% of people in Richardson County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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