Red Cloud is a city located in Webster County Nebraska. Red Cloud has a 2024 population of 940. It is also the county seat of Webster County. Red Cloud is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -2.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 964 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Cloud is $58,687 with a poverty rate of 10.15%. The median age in Red Cloud is 48.1 years: 47.1 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Cloud was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 835 | 91.06% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 5.67% |
| Native American | 25 | 2.73% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 434 | 2.01 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.17 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 174 | 2.79 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 46 | 1.91 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 37 | 2.46 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 5.25% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 13.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 8.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 7.58% |
| High School Graduate | 247 | 36.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 2.33% |
| Some College | 179 | 26.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 609 | 566 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 32 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $54,286 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $42,763 | $23,077 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,000 | $43,553 | $27,000 |
| Some College | $35,231 | $50,750 | $27,404 |
$36,000
Average Earnings
$43,553
Average Male
$27,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.9% of Red Cloud residents speak only English, while 3.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 735 | 79 | 10.75% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 9 | 15.79% |
10.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.84%
Male Poverty Rate
13.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Cloud is Hispanic, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Cloud is White, with 10.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.18% |
| High School | 8.75% |
| Some College | 6.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
| Male Employed | 4.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,787 | $66,645 |
| Households | $48,438 | $58,687 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,528 | $44,773 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 11.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.6%
Born in Red Cloud
98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
98.8% of Red Cloud residents were born in the United States, with 62.6% having been born in Nebraska. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 910 | -6 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 916 | -6 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 922 | -6 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 928 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 934 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 940 | -6 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 946 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 949 | -23 | -2.37% |
| 2021 | 972 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 964 | 53 | 5.82% |
| 2019 | 911 | -19 | -2.04% |
| 2018 | 930 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 921 | -21 | -2.23% |
| 2016 | 942 | -14 | -1.46% |
| 2015 | 956 | -10 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 966 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 966 | -29 | -2.91% |
| 2012 | 995 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 1,002 | -16 | -1.57% |
| 2010 | 1,018 | 0 | 0% |