Richardson County, Nebraska

Richardson County: County in Nebraska, United States

About

Richardson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,363 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,791 inhabitants. Its county seat is Falls City. The county was created 169 years ago in 1854.

Richardson County locator map
Location of Richardson County on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Richardson County

Population : 7,791 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Nebraska (United States)
Area : 1440 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.5%
Land as percent of area : 99.5%
Named for : William Alexander Richardson
Altitude : 1,004 feet / 306 meters
Capital : Falls City
Establishment : January 01, 1855
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 12:39:43 (11th December 2024)
Density : 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.34% (2010-2020)
Richardson County  Nebraska courthouse from NE image
Richardson County Nebraska courthouse from NE
Richardson County  Nebraska courthouse from NE image

Geography

Richardson County is located at 40°7'30"N 95°43'3"W (40.1250600, -95.7175300). It has 2 neighbors: Brown County and Nemaha County.

Richardson County map

The largest city of Richardson County is Falls City with a population of 4,117. Other cities include, Humboldt population 796, Verdon population 161, Rulo population 159 and Stella population 142. See all Richardson County cities & populated places.

Richardson County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richardson County.

City Name Population Title
Falls City 4,117 City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
Humboldt 796 City in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
Verdon 161 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Rulo 159 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Stella 142 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Shubert 137 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Dawson 135 Location in Nebraska, USA
Salem 103 Village in Nebraska, United States
Preston 26 Village in Richardson County in Southeastern Nebraska, United States
Barada 22 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America

Richardson County has 2 neighbours.

  • Falls City

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Richardson County decreased by 7.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,363 - census
2011 8,342 -0.25% estimation process
2012 8,283 -0.71% estimation process
2013 8,131 -1.87% estimation process
2014 8,110 -0.26% estimation process
2015 8,025 -1.06% estimation process
2016 8,004 -0.26% estimation process
2017 7,971 -0.41% estimation process
2018 7,938 -0.42% estimation process
2019 7,865 -0.93% estimation process
2020 7,791 -0.95% estimation process

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People born in Richardson County (1)

of Texas (1866-1910) Emma Annie Mickey Smith was born in Richardson County

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