Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 870 (6.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,239 (32.4%) |
| Some College | 2,187 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 1,821 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,423 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,526 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,907 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,824 ▼ 45% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $857/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 9,728 |
| Vacant Units | 805 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dawson County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,008 residents. With a median age of 36.91, it is a relatively young county.
Dawson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,906 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Dawson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $153,824 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $856. Homeownership rates are high at 63.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Dawson County are majority White (53.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Dawson County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69130 | Cozad | 5,056 | $58,264 | $143,900 | $836 | 0.9% | 29.9% |
| 68834 | Eddyville | 197 | $68,594 | $107,700 | $714 | 0.0% | 30.4% |
| 69029 | Farnam | 293 | $46,786 | $85,800 | $450 | 0.0% | 46.1% |
| 69138 | Gothenburg | 4,304 | $81,250 | $179,600 | $834 | 3.5% | 40.0% |
| 68850 | Lexington | 12,394 | $64,269 | $156,700 | $911 | 2.4% | 25.7% |
| 68863 | Overton | 1,222 | $96,875 | $120,700 | $580 | 2.2% | 28.5% |
| 68878 | Sumner | 542 | $80,938 | $104,200 | $895 | 0.6% | 30.9% |