Dawes County, NE

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2021 Population

8,383

3.48% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

13.9%

6.18% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$51,925

5.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$131,800

5.27% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,310

3.25% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Dawes County, NE had a population of 8.38k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $51,925. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dawes County, NE declined from 8,685 to 8,383, a −3.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,379 to $51,925, a 5.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dawes County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), White (Hispanic) (2.48%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.34%).

None of the households in Dawes County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Dawes County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dawes County, NE are Chadron State College (491 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Dawes County, NE was $131,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.5%.

Most people in Dawes County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Dawes County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Dawes County, NE borders Box Butte County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Sioux County, NE, Fall River County, SD, and Oglala Lakota County, SD.

United States Nebraska

Population & Diversity

Dawes County, NE is home to a population of 8.38k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.549% of Dawes County, NE residents were born outside of the country (46 people).

In 2021, there were 18.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.08k people) in Dawes County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 386 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 209 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Dawes County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dawes County, NE was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dawes County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dawes County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.08k ± 23
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
386 ± 178
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
209 ± 183

5.81%

Hispanic Population

487 people

5.81% of the people in Dawes County, NE are hispanic (487 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dawes County, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,893 ± 5,413 people
Guatemala
9,174 ± 2,346 people
India
6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

Foreign-Born Population

0.549%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

46 people

0.748%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

65 people

As of 2021, 0.549% of Dawes County, NE residents (46 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dawes County, NE was 0.748%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dawes County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
169 ± 68
Gulf War (2001-)
86 ± 57
Korea
84 ± 48

Dawes County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dawes County, NE employs 4.31k people. The largest industries in Dawes County, NE are Educational Services (1,047 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (585 people), and Retail Trade (480 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($103,639), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,455), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,298).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.31k

2021 Value

± 481

−3.25%

1 Year decline

± 15.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dawes County, NE declined at a rate of −3.25%, from 4.46k employees to 4.31k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dawes County, NE, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (614 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (561 people), and Management Occupations (469 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dawes County, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.31k

2021 Value

± 481

−3.25%

1 Year decline

± 15.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dawes County, NE declined at a rate of −3.25%, from 4.46k employees to 4.31k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dawes County, NE, are Educational Services (1,047 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (585 people), and Retail Trade (480 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dawes County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Dawes County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,736

Median earning men ± $3,728

$24,039

Median earning women ± $4,893

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,734), Public Administration ($55,547), and Construction ($47,364).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,000), Manufacturing ($92,835), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,167).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

107
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
59
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
55
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$28k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$16.7k
Retail Trade
$12.8k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$10.2B
Kansas
$7.65B
Texas
$6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dawes County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 71.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.62%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.62%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dawes County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 71.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.62%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dawes County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 23, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dawes County, NE awarded 491 degrees. The student population of Dawes County, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 876 male students and 1,374 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dawes County, NE are White (400 and 84%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (35 and 7.35%), Two or More Races (19 and 3.99%), and Black or African American (13 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Dawes County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Chadron State College (491 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dawes County, NE are General Business Administration & Management (114 and 23.2%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (38 and 7.74%), and Other Educational Administration & Supervision (37 and 7.54%).

The median tuition cost in Dawes County, NE for a public four year colleges is $5,208 for in-state students and $5,236 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,250 students enrolled in Dawes County, NE, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,799 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
78 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
38 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dawes County, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dawes County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Chadron State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

491 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chadron State College with 491 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 195 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dawes County, NE, which is 0.659 times less than the 296 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 400 degrees mean that there were 11.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 35 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,208) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,970) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dawes County, NE was $131,800 in 2021, which is 0.538 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,200 to $131,800, a 5.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Dawes County, NE is 63.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dawes County, NE have an average commute time of 13.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dawes County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dawes County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.53%.

Housing

Property

$131,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,886

$2,150

Median Property Taxes

±$289

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dawes County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dawes County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.5% of the housing units in Dawes County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dawes County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9506
Census Tract 9507

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dawes County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,925

Median Household Income

± $5,397

3.38k

Number of Households

± 426

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.38k households in Dawes County, NE grew to $51,925 from the previous year's value of $49,379.

The following chart displays the households in Dawes County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dawes County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Walked (8.92%)

In 2021, 71.7% of workers in Dawes County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who walked to work (8.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dawes County, NE have a shorter commute time (13.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Dawes County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dawes County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dawes County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dawes County, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dawes County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.53%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dawes County, NE (1.03k out of 7.42k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dawes County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16% of the children was living in poverty in Dawes County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 144 in Dawes County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.3% of the population of Dawes County, NE has health coverage, with 50.7% on employee plans, 8.03% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dawes County, NE see 1227 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.45% decrease from the previous year (1245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 929 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 380 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,227 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dawes County, NE

Primary care physicians in Dawes County, NE see an average of 1,227 patients per year. This represents a 1.45% decrease from the previous year (1,245 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dawes County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 27.6% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.72%

Uninsured

50.7%

Employer Coverage

8.03%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dawes County, NE grew by 1.48% from 9.58% to 9.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dawes County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dawes County, NE.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.1% in Dawes County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dawes County, NE.

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