Dawes County's estimated 2025 population is 7,861 with a growth rate of -1.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dawes County is the 37th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,170 and has seen a growth of -14.27% 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 and multiracial populations.
White (88.61%)
Two or more races (7.03%)
Native American (2.01%)
Black or African American (1.35%)
Asian (1%)
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% |
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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