Red Willow County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Red Willow County, Nebraska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Red Willow County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Red Willow County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Red Willow County, Nebraska is 10,724 people, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look at the total population in Red Willow County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,724
 -0.01% -1.34%
2020
10,725
 -0.4% -
2019
10,768
 -0.35% -
2018
10,806
 -0.59% -
2017
10,870
 - -

Population of Red Willow County, Nebraska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.8%
92.2%
 -1.52%
Black/African American
0.4%
1.1%
 -63.64%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.6%
4.9%
 +14.29%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.4%
 +114.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Red Willow County, Nebraska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 -0.25% 39.5 +1.28% 41.4 -1.9%
2020 40.2 -1.23% 39 +0.52% 42.2 -0.94%
2019 40.7 -0.97% 38.8 +1.04% 42.6 -3.18%
2018 41.1 +0.74% 38.4 +1.86% 44 0%
2017 40.8 - 37.7 - 44 -

The median age of Red Willow County, Nebraska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 544 +33.5% 641 -2.15% 748 624
10 to 19 1,030 -15.87% 600 +22.65% 871 729
20 to 29 652 -15.77% 616 -8.48% 545 564
30 to 39 706 -23.88% 536 +29.75% 548 714
40 to 49 553 +7.01% 611 -28.75% 590 452
50 to 59 772 -32.34% 854 -25.48% 550 656
60 to 69 591 +31.18% 527 +34.28% 796 724
70+ 704 +0.54% 933 -2.68% 707 906

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Red Willow County, Nebraska is $53,387.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Red Willow County.

  • Under 25
    $24,031.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,556.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,791.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,974.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Red Willow County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Red Willow County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Red Willow County, Nebraska is currently $74,678.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.77% of households in Red Willow County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Red Willow County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Red Willow County is $31,942.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Red Willow County by the total population of Red Willow County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Red Willow County, Nebraska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Red Willow County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.71%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Red Willow County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Red Willow County over the age of 16 is 8,705.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Red Willow County is 62.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 953 54.00% 23.10%
20 to 24 years 527 83.30% 21.40%
25 to 29 years 582 86.80% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 538 82.50% 2.50%
35 to 44 years 1,244 88.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,099 93.10% 0.40%
55 to 59 years 629 91.70% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 976 66.50% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 1,139 32.10% 2.50%
75 years and over 1,018 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Red Willow County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,317 66.00% 4.80%
Black or African American 46 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 38 84.20% 0.00%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 79 82.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 222 38.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 516 71.70% 23.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,046 65.10% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Red Willow County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Red Willow County is 5,412, with median earnings of $35,007.00.

Women in Red Willow County, Nebraska earning approximately 64.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,412 $35,007.00
Male 2,921 $42,321.00
Female 2,491 $27,197.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 504 $76,429.00
Business and Financial 216 $98,446.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $44,022.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $58,393.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 67 $0.00
Community and Social Service 87 $53,246.00
Legal 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 277 $42,788.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 81 $4,290.00
Healthcare Practitioners 473 $57,917.00
Healthcare Support 226 $22,037.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $60,724.00
Food Preparation and Serving 333 $14,395.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 176 $18,315.00
Personal Care and Service 124 $12,798.00
Sales 649 $26,105.00
Office and Administrative Support 452 $32,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 131 $40,740.00
Construction and Extraction 254 $40,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 205 $41,125.00
Production 408 $30,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 345 $51,322.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 340 $76,786.00 164 $74,773.00
Business and Financial 151 $115,022.00 65 $44,179.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $43,533.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $58,393.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 71 $53,569.00
Legal 2 $0.00 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 112 $41,471.00 165 $53,239.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 72 $4,545.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 63 $155,568.00 410 $53,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 226 $22,037.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 26 $60,789.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $8,125.00 263 $16,359.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $14,375.00 121 $18,357.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 122 $12,857.00
Sales 468 $26,548.00 181 $21,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 48 $38,750.00 404 $31,429.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 131 $40,740.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 254 $40,833.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 205 $41,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 270 $24,861.00 138 $31,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 324 $51,779.00 21 $7,386.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,328 households in Red Willow County, with an average household size of 2.39 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,549 families in Red Willow County with an average family size of 3.24 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,152 94 303 1,779
Average Household Size 3.23 3.26 3.35 1.17
Total Families 2,152 94 303 0
Average Household Size 3.22 3.26 3.35 0

Poverty

Of the 2,549 families in Red Willow County, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Red Willow County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,182 housing units in Red Willow County, Nebraska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,328 83.52%
Vacant 854 16.48%

22.33% of the total 5,182 housing units in Red Willow County are rental units. This is approximately 1,157 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,026 are occupied by the owner - or 58.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Red Willow County is $687.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Red Willow County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    145
  • Less than $500
    224
  • $500 to $999
    721
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    192
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    18
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    2

Property Value

The median value of a property in Red Willow County is $130,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Red Willow County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    472
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    681
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    635
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    508
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    550
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    156
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Red Willow County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Red Willow County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,587
  • 1940 to 1949
    439
  • 1950 to 1959
    787
  • 1960 to 1969
    606
  • 1970 to 1979
    660
  • 1980 to 1989
    360
  • 1990 to 1999
    383
  • 2000 to 2009
    266
  • 2010 to 2013
    94
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Red Willow County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    269
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,093
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,744
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,222

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Red Willow County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Red Willow County that commute to work in a particular way.

14.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Red Willow County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    716
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,872
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    931
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    478
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    264
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    226
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    210
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    19
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    49
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    241
  • 90 or more minutes
    66

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Red Willow County, Nebraska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

Places in Red Willow County, Nebraska

We have data for 20 places in Red Willow County, Nebraska. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.