Red Cloud, Nebraska
Red Cloud: City in and the county seat of Webster County, Nebraska, United States
About
Red Cloud is a city located in the county of Webster in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,020 and a population density of 383 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 895 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Red Cloud
| Population : | 895 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Webster County |
| Postal code : | 68970 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 2.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,716 feet / 523 meters |
| Capital city : | Red Cloud is capital of Webster County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:17:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 336 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Red Cloud is located at 40°5'20"N 98°31'10"W (40.0889000, -98.5195000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Red Cloud
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Red Cloud decreased by 13.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,020 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,002 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 995 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 966 | -3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 966 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 953 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 939 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 921 | -1.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 935 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 916 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 895 | -2.35% | estimation process |
People born in Red Cloud (1)
CEO of Control Data Corporation William Norris was born in Red Cloud
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Red Cloud, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Red Cloud
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud Post Office | Red Cloud (NE) | 68970 |
Other cities in Webster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill | 850 | City in Webster County, Nebraska |
| Bladen | 215 | Village in Nebraska |
| Guide Rock | 197 | Town |
| Cowles | 27 | Human settlement in Webster County, Nebraska, United States of America |
