Dawes County's estimated 2026 population is 7,701 with a growth rate of -2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawes County is the 37th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,170 and has seen a growth of -16.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 35.2 years
Male: 40 years
There are 6,655 adults, (1,607 of whom are seniors) in Dawes County.
Female: 4,187 (51.4%)
Male: 3,953 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Dawes County includes 87.26% White, 3.46% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,103 | 87.26% |
| Two or more races | 628 | 7.71% |
| Native American | 282 | 3.46% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.47% |
Dawes County's average per capita income is $37,435. Household income levels show a median of $56,280. The poverty rate stands at 13.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,927 | - |
| Families | $94,720 | $106,062 |
| Households | $56,280 | $76,200 |
| Non Families | $34,491 | $41,676 |
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