Nebraska

Red Willow

10,702
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Red Willow

Red Willow, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 3,044. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,702.

Its recorded population peaked at 13,859 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 23 percent.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Pawnee-Sioux Battle of 1856, Pawnee Fork Engagement (Nebraska Portion) 1867, Republican River Expedition — Summit Springs Pursuit 1869, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,702
201011,055
200011,448
199011,705
198012,615
197012,191
196012,940
195012,977
194011,951
193013,859
192011,434
191011,056
19009,604
18908,837
18803,044
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Red Willow

Military engagements that took place in Red Willow, Nebraska.

Pawnee-Sioux Battle of 1856
1866
Pawnee Fork Engagement (Nebraska Portion) 1867
1867
Republican River Expedition — Summit Springs Pursuit 1869
1869
Massacre Canyon — Pawnee-Sioux Battle (August 5, 1873)
1873

Historic places in Red Willow

National Register of Historic Places listings in Red Willow, Nebraska.

Stutton, H. P., House
McCook
Red Willow County Courthouse
McCook
McCook Public-Carnegie Library
McCook
Norris, Senator George William, House
McCook
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Frequently asked about Red Willow

When does Red Willow first appear in the US census?
Red Willow, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 3,044.
What is the population of Red Willow?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Red Willow had a recorded population of 10,702.
When did Red Willow's population peak?
Red Willow's recorded population peaked at 13,859 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Red Willow?
4 documented military engagements took place in Red Willow, including Pawnee-Sioux Battle of 1856, Pawnee Fork Engagement (Nebraska Portion) 1867, Republican River Expedition — Summit Springs Pursuit 1869.
How many historic places are in Red Willow?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Red Willow, Nebraska.
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