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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Dawson County

Nebraska · 24,111 residents · 1,013.786 sq mi
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Dawson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,111
−1%since 2000
from 24,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024Dawson County
202424K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.8%(1,869)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(1,796)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148%(1,926)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(1,823)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(1,223)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.6%(3,033)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(2,831)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(2,680)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.3%(2,977)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.6%(2,304)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.7%(1,145)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(504)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,731
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,132 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,411
+97%since 2000
from $15,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Dawson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(17,746)
Black0.2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(6,178)
Asian0.6%(150)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(13,529)
Black4.9%(1,187)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(8,643)
Asian0.8%(192)
Other1.5%(355)
Segregation Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.1%(4,753)
Central American11.5%(2,730)
Guatemalan8.2%(1,933)
Honduran2.2%(528)
Salvadoran1.1%(265)
Argentine0.3%(81)
Dominican0.3%(76)
Spaniard0.1%(26)
Puerto Rican0.1%(12)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(114)
Chinese0.2%(48)
Korean0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German24.5%(5,797)
Irish6.4%(1,521)
English6.1%(1,443)
American3.8%(908)
Swedish3.3%(779)
Somali1.8%(418)
Czech1.6%(384)
Danish1.4%(336)
French1.3%(310)
Scottish1.1%(262)
Dutch1%(237)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1%(226)
Polish0.9%(215)
Welsh0.6%(139)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(83)
Kenyan0.3%(69)
British0.2%(59)
Lebanese0.2%(52)
Italian0.2%(44)
Swiss0.1%(34)
Canadian0.1%(22)
Belgian0.1%(21)
Hungarian0.1%(15)
Russian0.1%(12)
Greek0%(7)
Turkish0%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35%(3,374)
Married54.9%(5,294)
Widowed2.9%(275)
Divorced7.2%(695)
Women 15+
Never married24%(2,138)
Married56.2%(5,010)
Widowed9.7%(864)
Divorced10.2%(906)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dawson County, Nebraska?

Dawson County, Nebraska has about 24,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dawson County, Nebraska earns about $56,731 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 $113,700, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Dawson County, Nebraska?

About 16.7% 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 11.8% 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 4,171 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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