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Dawes County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Chadron

Dawes County's estimated 2025 population is 7,895 with a growth rate of -1.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawes County is the 36th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,170 and has seen a growth of -13.9% since that time.

7,895
Total Population
6
Population Density (mi²)
36
Population Rank (State)
-119 -1.48%
Annual Population Growth

Dawes County Population

Dawes County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dawes County includes 88.61% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,27788.61%
Two or more races5777.03%
Native American1652.01%
Black or African American1111.35%
Asian821%

Dawes County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dawes County's average per capita income is $40,539. Household income levels show a median of $54,381. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%.

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$93,882-
Families$75,590$92,616
Households$54,381$70,382
Non Families$41,827$43,441

$40,539

Average Income

$54,381

Median Household Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate