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Dawes County

Nebraska · 8,199 residents · 1,396.437 sq mi
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Dawes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,379. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,199
−10%since 2000
from 9,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+20%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Dawes County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,379
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,476 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,380
+55%since 2000
from $16,353 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(8,372)
Black0.8%(70)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(220)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(806)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(6,943)
Black2%(164)
Hispanic / Latino4%(328)
Asian0.6%(53)
Other6%(493)
Diversity Score29.6%(2,431)
Segregation Score16.6%(1,360)
Diversity Score
30
+233%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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DAWES COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawes County, Nebraska?

Dawes County, Nebraska has about 8,199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dawes County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Dawes County, Nebraska earns about $49,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawes County, Nebraska expensive?

In Dawes County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $125,200, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Dawes County, Nebraska?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dawes County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawes County, Nebraska?

About 13.1% of people in Dawes County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawes County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawes County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 822 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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