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 170 years ago in 1854.
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 : | 11:44:29 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.34% (2010-2020) |
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
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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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Richardson County
Richardson County has 2 neighbours.
- Brown County county in Kansas, United States
- Nemaha County county in Nebraska, United States
- 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 |
People born in Richardson County (1)
of Texas (1866-1910) Emma Annie Mickey Smith was born in Richardson County
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| 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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| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
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| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| 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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| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
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