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Dawson

Nebraska · 146 residents · 0.213 sq mi
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Dawson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $14,700. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−30%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.0
+44%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071351631902181990201020202024Dawson
2024166
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,849
+85%since 2000
from $13,415 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$433
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−53.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.3
−28%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(7)
Diversity Score
5
+6%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+104%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson, Nebraska?

Dawson, Nebraska has about 146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dawson, Nebraska earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson, Nebraska expensive?

In Dawson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $14,700, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson, Nebraska?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson, Nebraska?

About 1.6% of people in Dawson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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