Dawes County Summary

Life in Dawes County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Dawes County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Dawes County:

  • The population in Dawes County is 8,279.

  • The median home value in Dawes County is $169,356.

  • The median income in Dawes County is $53,760.

  • The median rent in Dawes County is $887.

  • The unemployment rate in Dawes County is 1.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Dawes County is 13.0%.

  • The average high in Dawes County is 67.1° and there are 36.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Dawes County

List Of Cities & Towns in Dawes County

Chadron, NE Population 5,255

Crawford, NE Population 962

Whitney, NE Population 62

Map Of Dawes County

Dawes County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Dawes County is 67.1°.

  • There are 74.62 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 36.2 inches of rain each year with 14.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:25 hours of sun each day in Dawes County.

StatDawes County
Mean High67.1
Nice Days74.62
Rainfall36.2
Snowfall14.0
Sunny_hours6:25
67.1°
Average High
36.2
Inches of Rain

Dawes County Photos

Chadronc Nebraska  Odd Main
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Dawes County Demographics

Population over time in Dawes County

The current population in Dawes County is 8,279. The population has decreased -4.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,383 -3.5%
2021 8,685 -1.4%
2020 8,810 -

Gender in Dawes County

  • Dawes County is 52.3% female with 4,328 female residents.

  • Dawes County is 47.7% male with 3,951 male residents.

Female
52.3% (4,328)
Male
47.7% (3,951)
Gender Dawes County NE USA
Female 52.3% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 47.7% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Dawes County

Dawes County is:

  • 85.3% White with 7,060 White residents.

  • 2.3% African American with 194 African American residents.

  • 2.3% American Indian with 188 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 77 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 282 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.8% Hispanic with 478 Hispanic residents.

White
85.3% (7,060)
African American
2.3% (194)
American Indian
2.3% (188)
Asian
0.9% (77)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.4% (282)
Hispanic
5.8% (478)

Table: Dawes County By Race

Race Dawes County NE USA
White 85.3% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 2.3% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 2.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.8% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Dawes County, Nebraska

  • 8.1% of households in Dawes County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.1% of households in Dawes County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Dawes County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Dawes County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Dawes County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Dawes County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Dawes County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Dawes County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Dawes County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 0.2% of households in Dawes County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.1% (672)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.1% (173)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (779)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (772)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (1,242)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.6% (1,786)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (1,235)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.4% (1,107)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.9% (491)
$200,000 or more
0.2% (16)
Income Dawes County NE USA
Less than $10,000 8.1% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.6% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.9% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 0.2% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Dawes County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Dawes County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Dawes County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Dawes County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Dawes County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Dawes County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Dawes County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Dawes County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Dawes County completed professional degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Dawes County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (82)
9-12th Grade
3% (248)
High School / GED
25% (2,069)
Some College
26% (2,152)
Associate's Degree
9% (745)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (1,490)
Master's Degree
10% (827)
Professional Degree
2% (165)
Doctorate Degree
6% (496)
Education Dawes County NE USA
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 25% 25% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 6% 1% 2%

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