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Chadron

County:
Dawes County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.902
State:
Nebraska

Chadron is a city located in Dawes County, Nebraska. Chadron has a 2026 population of 5,053. It is also the county seat of Dawes County. Chadron is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,176 in 2020.

The median household income in Chadron is $54,590 with a poverty rate of 13.2%. The median age in Chadron is 30.5 years: 31.4 years for males, and 29.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males.

5.1K
Total Population
1,295
Density (mi²)
-20 -0.39%
Growth

Chadron Population

Chadron Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,053-20-0.39%
20255,073-21-0.41%
20245,094-54-1.05%
20235,148-75-1.44%
20225,223591.14%
20215,164-12-0.23%
20205,176-29-0.56%
20195,378-96-1.75%
20185,474-181-3.2%
20175,655-30-0.53%
20165,685-36-0.63%
20155,721-38-0.66%
20145,759-15-0.26%
20135,774-70-1.2%
20125,844-31-0.53%
20115,875320.55%
20105,843-8-0.14%
20005,634460.82%
19905,588-345-5.81%
19805,933801.37%
19705,85377415.24%
19605,0793928.36%
19504,6874259.97%
19404,262-344-7.47%
19304,6061944.4%
19204,4121,72564.2%
19102,68700%

Median Age

Overall: 30.5 years
Female: 29.4 years
Male: 31.4 years

Chadron Adults

There are 4,233 adults, (805 of whom are seniors) in Chadron.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,679 (51.9%)
Male: 2,481 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chadron includes 87.21% White, 3.62% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,50087.21%
Two or more races3466.71%
Native American1873.62%
Asian891.72%
Black or African American380.74%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American521.01%
White420.81%
Two or more races90.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,45886.4%
Two or more races3376.53%
Native American1352.62%
Asian891.72%
Black or African American380.74%

Chadron Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Chadron 's average per capita income is $38,438. Household income levels show a median of $54,590. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$103,515-
Families$102,698$110,075
Households$54,590$70,693
Non Families$33,750$36,093

$38,438

Average Income

$54,590

Median Household Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)