Dawson County's estimated 2026 population is 24,876 with a growth rate of 0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County is the 13th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 24,302 and has seen a growth of 2.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dawson County includes 62.03% White, 18.08% other race, 6.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (62.03%)
Other race (18.08%)
Two or more races (11.51%)
Black or African American (6.98%)
Asian (0.58%)
Native American (0.47%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,899 | 62.03% |
| Other race | 4,344 | 18.08% |
| Two or more races | 2,764 | 11.51% |
| Black or African American | 1,677 | 6.98% |
| Asian | 140 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dawson County's average per capita income is $43,852. Household income levels show a median of $65,383. The poverty rate stands at 12.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,455 | - |
| Families | $77,219 | $103,119 |
| Households | $65,383 | $86,799 |
| Non Families | $37,740 | $42,648 |
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