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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dawson County

Nebraska · 24,365 residents · 1,013.786 sq mi
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Dawson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,132. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $64,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,365
+22%since 1990
from 19,940 in 1990
1990 – 2025
24 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
−5%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024Dawson County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,132
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,420 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,973
+47%since 1990
from $10,849 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
30.8% rent
1.8
−1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(19,524)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(654)
Asian0.3%(58)
Diversity Score12.5%(2,491)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(17,746)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(6,178)
Asian0.6%(150)
Diversity Score49.2%(11,989)
49
+294%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson County, Nebraska?

Dawson County, Nebraska has about 24,365 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dawson County, Nebraska earns about $36,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dawson County, Nebraska expensive?

In Dawson County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $64,300, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson County, Nebraska?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dawson County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dawson County, Nebraska?

About 10.8% of people in Dawson County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dawson County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dawson County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,425 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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