Dodge County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Dodge County has a population of 37,351 residents and a median age of 39.3 years, making it the #1,272 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.0%. The median home value is $208,600, and the median household income is $74,329, which is 1% below the national median.
Demographics
Dodge County has a population of 37,351, making it the #1,272 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Dodge County is $74,329, ranking #884 out of 3,222 counties — 1.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Dodge County is $208,600 (-26.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,060/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Dodge County, 22.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 34.8% below the national average, ranking #1,657 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Dodge County is 76.2 years. 16.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.4% of adults in Dodge County smoke , 38.7% are obese , and 21.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 10.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 14.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.1 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
11.3% of children in Dodge County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 21.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Dodge County is 64.7%. The mean commute time is 21.1 min, which is 23.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Dodge County voted Republican with a margin of 32.7%. The vote was 33% Dem / 65.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.6 toward Republicans .
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About Dodge County, Nebraska
Dodge County, Nebraska has a total population of 37,351, making it the 1,272nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dodge County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dodge County is $74,329, which ranks #884 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Dodge County is $208,600, 26.0% below the national median. Renters in Dodge County pay a median gross rent of $1,060 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dodge County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Dodge County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.0%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Dodge 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.