Richardson County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Richardson County, Nebraska Demographics
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Richardson County, Nebraska has a population of 7,751, the 37th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $60,108 and the median home value is $100,300. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Richardson County Quick Facts

Population 7,751

Median Household Income $60,108

Median Home Value $100,300

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 47.3 years

Homeownership Rate 77.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.8%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 10

Population 7,751 37th of 93

Median Income $60,108 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Richardson County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,797	7,751	-0.6%
Median household income	$55,578	$60,108	+8.2%
Median home value	$96,500	$100,300	+3.9%

Median Household Income

Richardson

$60,108

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Richardson

$100,300

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.2%

$25K-$50K 25.1%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 27.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

5.6%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

8.2%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

11.7%

$75K-$100K

10.5%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

61.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.3%

Renter 22.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $691/mo 13.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

16.2%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

29.0%

75+

11.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Richardson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Falls City	4,077	$51,706	11.4%	$89,800
Humboldt	775	$41,786	14.4%	$67,500
Shubert	214	$37,500	8.5%	$61,300
Verdon	185	$78,750	11.9%	$55,000
Dawson	166	$60,913	3.7%	N/A
Rulo	164	$45,625	9.2%	$94,600
Stella	126	$56,250	8.7%	$62,500
Salem	102	N/A	8.8%	$42,500
Barada	35	N/A	8.6%	$69,000
Preston	16	$50,417	0.0%	$103,100

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Population Overview

Richardson County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 7,751. It is the 37th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Richardson County is 47.3 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Richardson County is $60,108. This is 21% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $100,300. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Richardson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Richardson County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Richardson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Richardson County, Nebraska?

Richardson County has a population of 7,751, making it the 37th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Richardson County?

The median household income in Richardson County is $60,108 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Richardson County, Nebraska?

Richardson County contains 10 Census-designated places.