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 $61,328 with a poverty rate of 12.82%. The median age in Red Cloud is 45.8 years: 40 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Cloud was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 909 | 91.73% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 5.05% |
| Native American | 23 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 439 | 2.16 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 184 | 3.1 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 172 | 1.27 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Male | 47 | 2.02 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 36 | 1.81 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 5.62% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 13.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 8.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 7.27% |
| High School Graduate | 283 | 38.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.82% |
| Some College | 189 | 25.93% |
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 | 660 | 633 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 23 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 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 29.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,833 | $40,000 | $46,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,464 | $53,750 | $59,167 |
| High School Graduate | $32,361 | $45,463 | $23,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,250 | $70,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,250 | $47,042 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $34,926 | $51,875 | $27,500 |
$37,250
Average Earnings
$47,042
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.92% of Red Cloud residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 826 | 106 | 12.83% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 13 | 28.89% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
12.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.54%
Male Poverty Rate
15.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Cloud is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Cloud is White, with 12.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.18% |
| High School | 13.77% |
| Some College | 8.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,641 | $70,570 |
| Households | $50,536 | $61,328 |
| Married Families | $77,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,958 | $45,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
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
70
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 9.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
63.17%
Born in Red Cloud
98.89%
Native Born
1.11%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
98.89% of Red Cloud residents were born in the United States, with 63.17% having been born in Nebraska. 0.1% 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% |