Dawson County's estimated 2026 population is 24,377 with a growth rate of -0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawson County is the 13th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 24,302 and has seen a growth of 0.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 35.5 years
There are 17,479 adults, (4,003 of whom are seniors) in Dawson County.
Female: 11,630 (48.1%)
Male: 12,572 (51.9%)
The racial composition of Dawson County includes 59.16% White, 17.71% other race, 7.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,319 | 59.16% |
| Other race | 4,285 | 17.71% |
| Two or more races | 3,476 | 14.36% |
| Black or African American | 1,754 | 7.25% |
| Asian | 198 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 135 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.14% |
Dawson County's average per capita income is $46,895. Household income levels show a median of $69,880. The poverty rate stands at 10.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,972 | - |
| Families | $84,280 | $109,893 |
| Households | $69,880 | $92,897 |
| Non Families | $40,926 | $47,773 |
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