Richardson County is located in southeast Nebraska, and is part of the Lincoln, NE Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county has a population of 8,336 people, according to the 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The median household income is $51,922, which is slightly lower than the national median of $61,937. The poverty rate is 11.5%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 10.5%.
The county is primarily rural, with agriculture being the main industry. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is lower than the national average of 3.7%. The largest employers in the county are the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Richardson County Health Center, and the Richardson County School District.
The majority of the population is white (90.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.4%), and African American (3.3%). The median age of the population is 43.1 years, which is slightly higher than the national median of 38.2 years.
Education in Richardson County is provided by the Richardson County School District, which includes five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The district has an overall enrollment of 1,967 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
The median home value in Richardson County is $125,400, which is lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent is $717 per month, which is lower than the national median of $1,012. The majority of homes in the county are owner-occupied (77.3%), while the remaining 22.7% are rented.
Overall, Richardson County is a rural county with a population of 8,336 people. The median household income is slightly lower than the national average, and the poverty rate is slightly higher. The county is primarily agricultural, with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Richardson County Health Center, and the Richardson County School District being the largest employers. The median home value is lower than the national median, and the majority of homes are owner-occupied. Education is provided by the Richardson County School District, which has an overall enrollment of 1,967 students.