Richland, Nebraska facts for kids
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Richland, Nebraska
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Richland with the elevators in the distance
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Location of Richland, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 327.10/sq mi (126.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68601
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| Area code(s) | 402 and 531 |
| FIPS code | 31-41375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399065 |
Richland is a small village in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States. In 2010, about 73 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 70.
History of Richland
Richland used to be called Benton. It was an important place for sending goods by train. This was because it was a "shipping point" on the Union Pacific Railroad. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in Richland in 1870.
Geography of Richland
Richland is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers a total area of about 0.21 square miles (0.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 156 | — | |
| 1920 | 133 | −14.7% | |
| 1930 | 174 | 30.8% | |
| 1940 | 160 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 141 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 139 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 123 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 114 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 89 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 73 | −18.0% | |
| 2020 | 70 | −4.1% | |
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The number of people living in Richland has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table above.
Richland in 2010
In 2010, a special count called the census showed that 73 people lived in Richland. These people lived in 36 different homes, and 22 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Richland were White (about 94.5%). A small number were African American or from other races. About 5.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes:
- About 16.7% of homes had children under 18.
- More than half (52.8%) were married couples living together.
- About 33.3% of all homes had just one person living there.
- About 13.9% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Richland was about 51.8 years old. This means many residents were adults.
- About 13.7% were under 18.
- About 23.3% were 65 or older.
- More men (57.5%) lived in Richland than women (42.5%) in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Richland (Nebraska) para niños
