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Richardson County

Nebraska · 9,531 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 $29,884. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 14% 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 $42,000. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,531
−4%since 1990
from 9,937 in 1990
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+5%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Richardson County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,884
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,521 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,460
+66%since 1990
from $9,943 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $218 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
25.1% rent
1.4
+13%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(9,777)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(46)
Asian0.3%(25)
Diversity Score5.1%(505)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(9,062)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1%(100)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score3.5%(333)
3
−31%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−40%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richardson County, Nebraska?

Richardson County, Nebraska has about 9,531 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Richardson County, Nebraska earns about $29,884 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 $42,000, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Richardson County, Nebraska?

About 13.6% 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 10.1% 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 406 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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