Dawes County, Nebraska
Dawes County is home to 8,140 people. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Nebraska rate (10.6%). The median household income is $56,280.
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| Measure | Value | Nebraska | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,140 | 1,978,707 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $56,280 | $76,475 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.1% | 10.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 6.7% | 12.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.6% | 7.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.2% | 34.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $150,900 | $238,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $900 | $1,072 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 51.4% | 45.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.0% | 8.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 35.8 years | 37.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Box Butte County
- Sheridan County
- Sioux County
- Fall River County, South Dakota
- Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.