Dawson County, Nebraska
Total Population: 24,020
County Seat: Lexington
Median Home Value
$157,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$65,383
Across all households
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
27.8%
65 Years and Over
16.4%
Male
52.0%
Female
48.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
87.4%
No Health Insurance
11.5%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
77.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$65,383
Mean Household Income
$86,799
Per Capita Income
$37,634
Unemployment Rate (16+)
—
In Labor Force (19–64)
83.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
7.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$157,800
Median Rent
$861/mo
Total Housing Units
9,905
Owner-Occupied
64.7%
Renter-Occupied
35.3%
Vacancy Rate
9.3%
Married Couple Households
52.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.3%
Average Household Size
2.64
Broadband Internet Access
83.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31047.