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Richardson County, Nebraska
Richardson County, Nebraska. Richardson County had 7,530 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 10 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 31147.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,530
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,871 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,751
Median household income
$60,108
±$8,218 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$100,300
±$12,870 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$691
±$28 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Richardson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,871 residents in Richardson County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,530 for July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,751 over 552 square miles of land.
| Measure | Richardson County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,751 | 1,978,707 | −210 |
| Households | 3,554±125 | 797,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.14±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,073±27 | 863,444 | −335 |
Richardson County's population since 2000
From 9,531 in 2000 to 7,530 in 2025: down 21.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Richardson County?
Richardson County holds 10 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Falls City with 3,988 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Falls City | 4,133 | $51,706 |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt | 800 | $41,786 |
| VerdonGEOID 3150510 | 164 | $78,750 |
| ShubertGEOID 3145225 | 163 | $37,500 |
| DawsonGEOID 3112420 | 148 | $60,913 |
| RuloGEOID 3142670 | 145 | $45,625 |
| StellaGEOID 3147115 | 145 | $56,250 |
| SalemGEOID 3143370 | 83 | not published |
| BaradaGEOID 3103040 | 21 | not published |
| PrestonGEOID 3140325 | 19 | $50,417 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Richardson County?
The median resident of Richardson County is 47.3 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 24.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.2%.
| Measure | Richardson County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3±0.8 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.4%±0.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 12.7% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±0.3 pts | 75.3% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±2.2 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±1.5 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8%±3.6 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±2.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±1.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Richardson County earn?
Half of Richardson County's 3,554 households earn less than $60,108 a year (±$8,218), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $58,971 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Richardson County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,108±$8,218 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,919±$8,940 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,641±$3,903 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5%±2.5 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8%±5.0 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5%±2.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.8%±3.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Richardson County?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Richardson County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,300 by its owner (±$12,870). The median renter pays $691 a month including utilities, and 15.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Richardson County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,300±$12,870 | $238,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $691±$28 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.6%±8.3 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,219±$90 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±3.3 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,073±27 | 863,444 | −335 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.1%±2.6 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 43.0%±4.5 pts | 18.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Richardson County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Richardson County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Richardson County get to work?
81.1% of Richardson County's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Richardson County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±2.7 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.6 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1%±3.3 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±2.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±1.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 11.0% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min±2.1 | 19.2 min | +3.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Richardson County's census tracts?
Richardson County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,341 (Tract 9686) to $69,896 (Tract 9645).
| Tract 964531147964500 | 1,713±123 | $69,896 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 968531147968500 | 1,785±153 | $59,615 |
| Tract 968631147968600 | 4,253±117 | $52,341 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Richardson County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 80th of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st of 93 |
| Median household income | 80th of 93 |
| Median home value | 85th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 71st of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 41st of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51st of 93 |
| Median age | 16th of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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