Dawes County, Nebraska
Total Population: 8,212
County Seat: Chadron
Median Home Value
$146,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$54,381
Across all households
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.0%
65 Years and Over
19.4%
Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.9%
No Health Insurance
10.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
95.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
35.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
20.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$54,381
Mean Household Income
$70,382
Per Capita Income
$29,623
Unemployment Rate (16+)
1.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
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Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$146,500
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
Total Housing Units
4,013
Owner-Occupied
65.7%
Renter-Occupied
34.3%
Vacancy Rate
15.7%
Married Couple Households
46.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
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Male Householder, No Partner
20.3%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.5%
Average Household Size
2.18
Broadband Internet Access
83.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31045.