Richardson County, Nebraska

NE · FIPS 31147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,751 #2,669 / 3,222
17th
Median Household Income $60,108 -20.0% #2,074 / 3,222
36th
Median Age 47.3 years +21.6% #432 / 3,222
87th
Median Home Value $100,300 -64.4% #2,976 / 3,222
7th
Median Gross Rent $691 -40.6% #2,774 / 3,222
14th
Poverty Rate 10.5% -17.1% #891 / 3,222
72th

Demographics

Richardson County has a population of 7,751, making it the #2,669 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Richardson County is $60,108, ranking #2,074 out of 3,222 counties — 20.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.

Median Household Income
$60,108 −20.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,074 of 3,222
36th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,641 −6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,003 of 3,222
69th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.5% −17.1% vs nat'l
Rank #891 of 3,222
72th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.7% −29.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,136 of 3,222
65th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8% −29.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,390 of 3,222
57th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.7 min −21.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,588 of 3,222
20th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Richardson County is $100,300 (-64.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $691/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.

Median Home Value
$100,300 −64.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,976 of 3,222
7th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$691 −40.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,774 of 3,222
14th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.3% +20.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,087 of 3,222
66th percentile
77.3% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Richardson County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,129 of 3,222
65th percentile

About Richardson County, Nebraska

Richardson County, Nebraska has a total population of 7,751, making it the 2,669th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Richardson County is 47.3 years, which is 21.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Richardson County is $60,108, which ranks #2,074 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.

The median home value in Richardson County is $100,300, 64.4% below the national median. Renters in Richardson County pay a median gross rent of $691 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Richardson County, 23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.7 min.

Richardson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%).

All data for Richardson 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.