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Dawson County

Nebraska · 24,326 residents · 1,013.786 sq mi
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Dawson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,830. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,326
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024Dawson County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,830
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,132 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,384
+21%since 2000
from $15,973 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(17,746)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(6,178)
Asian0.6%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(11,989)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(15,464)
Black2.9%(710)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(7,746)
Asian0.6%(135)
Other1.2%(281)
Diversity Score61.7%(15,018)
Diversity Score
62
+25%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson County, Nebraska?

Dawson County, Nebraska has about 24,326 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dawson County, Nebraska earns about $41,830 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 $83,400, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson County, Nebraska?

About 14.7% 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 14.2% 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 4,386 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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