Dawson County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dawson County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31047
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 1013.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1019.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.867840
- Longitude
- -99.815583
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,621
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,263
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,976 | 69.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,647 | 30.7% |
| White | 12,829 | 59.3% |
| Black | 1,467 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 39 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,451 | 75.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,811 | 25.0% |
| White | 10,019 | 65.6% |
| Black | 1,044 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 203 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,202
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,681
- Poverty Rate
- 10.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,596
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,319 | 59.2% |
| Black | 1,754 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 198 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,849
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,065 | 23.9% |
| Republican | 7,399 | 57.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,196 | 17.1% |
| Other | 25 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,276 | 48.8% |
| Female | 6,488 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,448 | 65.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,749 | 21.4% |
| Black | 99 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,655
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,627 | 54.8% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 11.5% |
| Black | 10 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 28 | 26.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,745 | 43.7% |
| Female | 2,896 | 44.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,931 (25.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,722 (17.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,958
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $173,725
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $883
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Work From Home
- 2.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.