City

Dawson, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Richardson County  ·  Nebraska

👥401Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$77,500Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓52.5%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.0%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
37%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads52.5% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (2.2%)
HS Graduate93 (33.7%)
Some College27 (9.8%)
Associates5 (1.8%)
Bachelors74 (26.8%)
Graduate Degree71 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 1.8%Bachelors: 26.8%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College9.8%
Associates1.8%
Bachelors26.8%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$77,500 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units192
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
69%
About Dawson, NE

Dawson is a city in Nebraska, located in Richardson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 401 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Dawson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dawson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dawson is well-educated. 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.01%).

Dawson, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Dawson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68337 401 $58,750 $77,500 $940 1.0% 52.5% 88.1%