Population 7,751 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Richardson County
Household size in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.20 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.10 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Richardson County is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the south. Richardson County has smaller households than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Richardson County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has edged down from 46.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Richardson County: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Richardson County
Renters in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.7% of households in Richardson County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 60.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Richardson County than nationally: 11.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Richardson County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1944 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $490 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $513 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $550 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $682 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$191 | +$429 | +$606 |
Rent in Richardson County runs $682 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $191 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Richardson County
Bachelor's degrees in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Richardson County: 25.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Richardson County is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Richardson County
| Period | Richardson County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Richardson County runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in Nebraska overall (3.1%). Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Richardson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson County | 2.19 | 45.7 | 6.9% | 22.7% | 11.2% | 1952 | $682 | 25.4% | 93.5% | 4.0% |
| Holt County | 2.36 | 48.7 | 10.4% | 22.8% | 22.7% | 1961 | $655 | 19.1% | 92.7% | 2.2% |
| Pawnee County | 2.30 | 46.8 | 6.6% | 19.8% | 24.1% | 1950 | $855 | 21.4% | 87.0% | 2.6% |
| Andrew County | 2.58 | 43.9 | 8.6% | 23.3% | 7.6% | 1980 | $995 | 28.7% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Jefferson County | 2.28 | 43.9 | 5.2% | 25.1% | 14.1% | 1958 | $575 | 20.1% | 93.3% | 1.4% |
| Daviess County | 2.81 | 40.1 | 7.7% | 20.9% | 24.4% | 1978 | $687 | 18.0% | 84.4% | 1.8% |
| Thayer County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 6.2% | 22.5% | 15.6% | 1954 | $710 | 23.7% | 94.7% | 2.0% |
| Grundy County | 2.48 | 40.9 | 7.0% | 30.3% | 19.7% | 1962 | $792 | 16.6% | 86.8% | 2.9% |
| Nuckolls County | 2.11 | 51.3 | 3.7% | 16.5% | 13.1% | 1952 | $551 | 22.5% | 92.3% | 0.7% |
| Webster County | 2.25 | 44.9 | 8.5% | 19.4% | 16.0% | 1947 | $719 | 21.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Adair County | 2.89 | 35.1 | 8.2% | 39.0% | 19.8% | 1973 | $803 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Richardson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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