Dawes County's estimated 2025 population is 7,895 with a growth rate of -1.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawes County is the 36th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,170 and has seen a growth of -13.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Dawes County includes 88.61% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,277 | 88.61% |
| Two or more races | 577 | 7.03% |
| Native American | 165 | 2.01% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 82 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Dawes County's average per capita income is $40,539. Household income levels show a median of $54,381. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,882 | - |
| Families | $75,590 | $92,616 |
| Households | $54,381 | $70,382 |
| Non Families | $41,827 | $43,441 |
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Median Household Income
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