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Dodge County

Nebraska · 37,167 residents · 528.843 sq mi
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Dodge County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,439. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $137,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
37,167
+3%since 2000
from 36,160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K35K36K37K38K1990201020202024Dodge County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,439
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,619
+67%since 2000
from $17,757 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(34,110)
Black0.4%(145)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,421)
Asian0.5%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(4,217)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(29,501)
Black0.6%(215)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(6,083)
Asian0.5%(183)
Other1.8%(685)
Diversity Score40.6%(15,087)
Segregation Score24.5%(9,099)
Diversity Score
41
+248%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodge County, Nebraska?

Dodge County, Nebraska has about 37,167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dodge County, Nebraska earns about $58,439 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodge County, Nebraska expensive?

In Dodge County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $137,100, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Dodge County, Nebraska?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dodge County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodge County, Nebraska?

About 11.2% of people in Dodge County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dodge County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dodge County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,667 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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