Dawson County, Nebraska

Total Population: 24,020

County Seat: Lexington

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.9%
Hispanic or Latino36.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.3%
Two or More Races2.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

77.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.