Richfield, Nebraska Explained

Official Name:Richfield, Nebraska
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Nebraska
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Sarpy
Population As Of:2020
Elevation Ft:1243
Coordinates:41.1108°N -96.0764°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:31-41340
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2583895

Richfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States.

History

A post office was established at Richfield in 1890, and remained in operation until being discontinued in 1998.[1] Richfield was named for the fertility of the surrounding farmland.[2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.91km2, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010,[3] there were 43 people living in the CDP. The population density was 10.99 inhabitants/ km. Of the 43 inhabitants, Richfield was composed of 95.35% white, 0% were African-American, 0% were Native American, 0% were Asian, 0% were Pacific Islanders, 0% were from other races and 4.65% belonged to two or more races. Of the total population, 0% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sarpy County . Jim Forte Postal History . 23 August 2014.
  2. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 0-8032-5060-6 . 125. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-06-24.
  4. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.