City

Red Cloud, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,243Population
💰$60,250Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂49.2Median Age
🏠$72,400Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate333 (38.1%)
Some College113 (12.9%)
Associates154 (17.6%)
Bachelors125 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree144 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College12.9%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,250 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$72,400 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$548/mo
Total Housing Units695
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
68%
About Red Cloud, NE

Red Cloud is a city in Nebraska, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,243 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.2 years.

Economically, Red Cloud is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,250 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Red Cloud is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $548 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Red Cloud is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.94%).

Red Cloud, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Red Cloud
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68970 1,243 $60,250 $72,400 $548 0.5% 30.8% 76.8%