Richardson County's estimated 2026 population is 7,582 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Richardson County is the 38th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 8,372 and has seen a growth of -9.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Richardson County includes 91.56% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (91.56%)
Two or more races (5.68%)
Native American (1.36%)
Black or African American (1.24%)
Other race (0.13%)
Asian (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,139 | 91.56% |
| Two or more races | 443 | 5.68% |
| Native American | 106 | 1.36% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Richardson County's average per capita income is $40,179. Household income levels show a median of $55,578. The poverty rate stands at 10.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,993 | - |
| Families | $79,459 | $95,149 |
| Households | $55,578 | $77,469 |
| Non Families | $31,887 | $47,094 |
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