Nebraska Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,202 (100%) |
| Population Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $69,880 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,285 |
| Median Home Value | $166,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 9,958 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,068 (60.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,077 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 813 (8.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,145 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Family Households | 6,426 (70.3%) |
The table below compares Dawson County to the other 93 counties and county equivalents in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 13 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 21 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 40 | 58th |
| Per Capita Income | # 27 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 99th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
