Dawes County's 2026 population is estimated at 7,719, reflecting a -1.81% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Dawes County is the 37th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,170 and has grown -15.82% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 35.2 years
Male: 40 years
There are 6,655 adults, (1,607 of whom are seniors) in Dawes County.
Female: 4,187 (51.4%)
Male: 3,953 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Dawes County includes 87.26% White, 3.46% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,103 | 87.26% |
| Two or more races | 628 | 7.71% |
| Native American | 282 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.47% |
Dawes County 's average per capita income is $37,435. Household income levels show a median of $56,280. The poverty rate stands at 13.13%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,927 | - |
| Families | $94,720 | $106,062 |
| Households | $56,280 | $76,200 |
| Non Families | $34,491 | $41,676 |
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