Red Willow County, Nebraska
Red Willow County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Red Willow County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,055 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,627 inhabitants. Its county seat is McCook. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
County Snapshot
Red Willow County at a glance
Red Willow County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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McCookPopulation 7,499
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Quick Facts about Red Willow County
| Population | 10,627 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area | 1860 km2 |
| Official name | Red Willow County |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1758,-100.4769 |
| Named for | Red Willow Creek |
| Altitude | 2,536 feet / 773 meters |
| Capital | McCook |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:58:16 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Red Willow County is located at 40°10'33"N 100°28'37"W (40.1758300, -100.4768600). It has 3 neighbors: Furnas County, Decatur County and Frontier County.
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The largest city of Red Willow County is McCook with a population of 7,499. Other cities include, Indianola population 543, Bartley population 266, Perry population 235 and Marion population 146. See all Red Willow County cities & populated places.
Red Willow County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Red Willow County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McCook | 7,499 | A city in Red Willow County, Nebraska. |
| Indianola | 543 | City in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Bartley | 266 | City in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Perry | 235 | City in United States of America |
| Marion | 146 | Human settlement in Nebraska, United States |
| Danbury | 94 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Lebanon | 76 | Town in Nebraska, United States |
Official website of Red Willow County
Official Website- McCook
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Red Willow County decreased by 4.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,055 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,049 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,044 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,053 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,901 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,883 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,767 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,760 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,705 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,724 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,627 | -0.91% | estimation process |
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
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| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
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