Dawes County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,140 | — | #2,644 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,280 | -25.1% | #2,393 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | -8.0% | #2,902 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,900 | -46.5% | #2,232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | -22.6% | #1,444 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +4.2% | #1,558 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dawes County has a population of 8,140, making it the #2,644 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dawes County is $56,280, ranking #2,393 out of 3,222 counties — 25.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.
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The median home value in Dawes County is $150,900 (-46.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $900/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.
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90.4% of residents in Dawes County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% below the national rate.
About Dawes County, Nebraska
Dawes County, Nebraska has a total population of 8,140, making it the 2,644th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dawes County is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dawes County is $56,280, which ranks #2,393 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.
The median home value in Dawes County is $150,900, 46.5% below the national median. Renters in Dawes County pay a median gross rent of $900 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dawes County, 36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.7 min.
Dawes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
All data for Dawes County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.