Red Willow County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,557 | — | #2,450 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,697 | -15.2% | #1,731 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,624 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,600 | -43.4% | #2,032 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $819 | -29.6% | #1,964 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.4% | #1,765 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Red Willow County has a population of 10,557, making it the #2,450 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Red Willow County is $63,697, ranking #1,731 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 1.4%.
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The median home value in Red Willow County is $159,600 (-43.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $819/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.0%.
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91.1% of residents in Red Willow County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Red Willow County, Nebraska
Red Willow County, Nebraska has a total population of 10,557, making it the 2,450th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Red Willow County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Red Willow County is $63,697, which ranks #1,731 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4%.
The median home value in Red Willow County is $159,600, 43.4% below the national median. Renters in Red Willow County pay a median gross rent of $819 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Red Willow County, 24.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.4 min.
Red Willow County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Red Willow County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.