Dawes County, Nebraska

Total Population: 8,212

County Seat: Chadron

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Two or More Races4.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

20.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median 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

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.