Dawson County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,202 | — | #1,693 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,880 | -7.0% | #1,204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.6 years | -8.5% | #2,919 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,200 | -41.0% | #1,884 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $925 | -20.5% | #1,307 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | -14.1% | #975 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dawson County has a population of 24,202, making it the #1,693 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dawson County is $69,880, ranking #1,204 out of 3,222 counties — 7.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 1.4%.
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The median home value in Dawson County is $166,200 (-41.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $925/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.4%.
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90.1% of residents in Dawson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Dawson County, Nebraska
Dawson County, Nebraska has a total population of 24,202, making it the 1,693rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dawson County is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dawson County is $69,880, which ranks #1,204 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4%.
The median home value in Dawson County is $166,200, 41.0% below the national median. Renters in Dawson County pay a median gross rent of $925 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dawson County, 17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.5 min.
Dawson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (37.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.4%).
All data for Dawson 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.