Dawson County Summary

Life in Dawson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dawson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dawson County:

  • The population in Dawson County is 24,037.

  • The median home value in Dawson County is $178,540.

  • The median income in Dawson County is $67,462.

  • The median rent in Dawson County is $857.

  • The unemployment rate in Dawson County is 2.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Dawson County is 14.2%.

  • The average high in Dawson County is 69.5° and there are 54.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dawson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dawson County

Lexington, NE Population 10,662

Cozad, NE Population 3,943

Gothenburg, NE Population 3,463

Overton, NE Population 706

Sumner, NE Population 406

Farnam, NE Population 173

Eddyville, NE Population 98

Willow Island, NE Population 0

Map Of Dawson County

Dawson County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Dawson County is 69.5°.

  • There are 76.58 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 54.4 inches of rain each year with 9.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:21 hours of sun each day in Dawson County.

StatDawson County
Mean High69.5
Nice Days76.58
Rainfall54.4
Snowfall9.6
Sunny_hours6:21
69.5°
Average High
54.4
Inches of Rain

Dawson County Photos

Gothenburg Pony Express Station From Sw
Source: Public Domain
Gothenburg Ne House
Source: Public Domain
Gothenburg Ne Library
Source: Public Domain
Dawson Countyc Nebraska Courthouse From Nw
Source: Public Domain
Sign At The Th Meridian On U
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL

Dawson County Demographics

Population over time in Dawson County

The current population in Dawson County is 24,037. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 24,031 1.7%
2021 23,638 -0.4%
2020 23,733 -

Gender in Dawson County

  • Dawson County is 47.9% female with 11,509 female residents.

  • Dawson County is 52.1% male with 12,528 male residents.

Female
47.9% (11,509)
Male
52.1% (12,528)
Gender Dawson County NE USA
Female 47.9% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 52.1% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dawson County

Dawson County is:

  • 56.2% White with 13,513 White residents.

  • 6.5% African American with 1,557 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 192 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 99 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 62 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 343 Two Or More residents.

  • 34.3% Hispanic with 8,240 Hispanic residents.

White
56.2% (13,513)
African American
6.5% (1,557)
American Indian
0.1% (31)
Asian
0.8% (192)
Hawaiian
0.4% (99)
Other
0.3% (62)
Two Or More
1.4% (343)
Hispanic
34.3% (8,240)

Table: Dawson County By Race

Race Dawson County NE USA
White 56.2% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 6.5% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 34.3% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Dawson County, Nebraska

  • 4.8% of households in Dawson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Dawson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Dawson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Dawson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Dawson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.1% of households in Dawson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Dawson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Dawson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Dawson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.0% of households in Dawson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (1,162)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (965)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (2,024)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (1,435)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (2,853)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.1% (5,309)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (3,361)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (4,198)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (1,776)
$200,000 or more
4.0% (949)
Income Dawson County NE USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.1% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.0% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dawson County for adults over 25

  • 13.0% of adults in Dawson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Dawson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Dawson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Dawson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Dawson County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Dawson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Dawson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dawson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Dawson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
13% (3,124)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,922)
High School / GED
32% (7,691)
Some College
21% (5,047)
Associate's Degree
10% (2,403)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,644)
Master's Degree
3% (721)
Professional Degree
1% (240)
Doctorate Degree
1% (240)
Education Dawson County NE USA
< 9th Grade 13% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 4% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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