Dawson County, Nebraska's estimated 2024 population is 24,265 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County, Nebraska is the 13th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 24,302 and has seen a growth of -0.15% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,165 | 180 | 0.72% |
| 2028 | 24,985 | 180 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 24,805 | 180 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 24,625 | 180 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 24,445 | 180 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 24,265 | 180 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 24,085 | 180 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 23,905 | -29 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 23,934 | -151 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 24,085 | 514 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 23,571 | -155 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 23,726 | 86 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 23,640 | -102 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 23,742 | -128 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 23,870 | -94 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 23,964 | -39 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 24,003 | 36 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 23,967 | -237 | -0.98% |
| 2011 | 24,204 | -98 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 24,302 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 19,940 | -2,364 | -10.6% |
| 1980 | 22,304 | 2,837 | 14.57% |
| 1970 | 19,467 | 62 | 0.32% |
| 1960 | 19,405 | 12 | 0.06% |
| 1950 | 19,393 | 1,503 | 8.4% |
| 1940 | 17,890 | 15 | 0.08% |
| 1930 | 17,875 | 1,871 | 11.69% |
| 1920 | 16,004 | 43 | 0.27% |
| 1910 | 15,961 | 3,747 | 30.68% |
| 1900 | 12,214 | 2,085 | 20.58% |
| 1890 | 10,129 | 7,220 | 248.2% |
| 1880 | 2,909 | 2,806 | 2724.27% |
| 1870 | 103 | 87 | 543.75% |
| 1860 | 16 | -25,149 | -99.94% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,408 | 68.26% |
| Other race | 3,551 | 14.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,929 | 8.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,689 | 7.03% |
| Asian | 192 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 169 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.41% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,810 | 2.69 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 4,683 | 3.21 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 2,627 | 1.24 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Female | 936 | 3.48 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 564 | 3.87 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,189 | 7.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,512 | 9.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,783 | 11.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 702 | 4.53% |
| High School Graduate | 4,894 | 31.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,104 | 13.57% |
| Some College | 3,325 | 21.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,762 | 9,035 | 1,986 |
| Hispanic | 4,305 | 2,445 | 406 |
| Other Race | 1,642 | 897 | 198 |
| Black | 1,107 | 419 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 1,037 | 675 | 166 |
| Asian | 173 | 122 | 38 |
| Native American | 111 | 92 | 0 |
| Islander | 72 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 21.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,489 | $54,632 | $45,526 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,362 | $70,833 | $46,385 |
| High School Graduate | $41,138 | $45,567 | $32,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,830 | $39,857 | $24,447 |
| Overall | $41,811 | $45,511 | $35,519 |
| Some College | $43,367 | $50,372 | $36,098 |
$41,811
Average Earnings
$45,511
Average Male
$35,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.89% of Dawson County, Nebraska residents speak only English, while 32.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,206 | 1,936 | 23.59% |
| Other | 3,549 | 1,130 | 31.84% |
| White | 13,273 | 999 | 7.53% |
| Multiple | 1,914 | 467 | 24.4% |
| Black | 1,689 | 392 | 23.21% |
| Native | 144 | 45 | 31.25% |
| Asian | 192 | 19 | 9.9% |
14.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.68%
Male Poverty Rate
15.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dawson County, Nebraska is Other, with 31.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dawson County, Nebraska is White, with 7.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.62% |
| High School | 12.05% |
| Some College | 7.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.34% |
| Female Employed | 10.13% |
| Male Employed | 5.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,492 | $98,267 |
| Households | $67,462 | $83,671 |
| Married Families | $90,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,746 | $44,436 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
949
Number of Veterans
883
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 453 |
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 341 |
| 35 to 54 | 226 |
| 75+ | 225 |
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 911 | 7.22% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 0.47% |
| Other Race | 23 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 9 | 4.74% |
| Native American | 6 | 4.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.6%
Born in Dawson County, Nebraska
78.72%
Native Born
21.28%
Foreign Born
10.84%
Non Citizen
10.44%
Naturalized
78.72% of Dawson County, Nebraska residents were born in the United States, with 59.6% having been born in Nebraska. 10.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.