Dawson County, NE Demographics
Dawson County, NE is the 13th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska, with 24,111 residents across 1,013 square miles. That is about 24 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 24,111 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,013 sq mi |
| Density | 24 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Dawson County compares to the US
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Central Location: Dawson County, NE
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Dawson County, NE
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9685 | 5,549 | 3.8 | 1,454 |
| Census Tract 9684 | 5,436 | 13.0 | 418 |
| Census Tract 9683 | 4,084 | 7.9 | 520 |
| Census Tract 9682 | 3,703 | 23.8 | 155 |
| Census Tract 9680 | 2,514 | 458.3 | 5 |
| Census Tract 9686 | 1,449 | 248.3 | 6 |
| Census Tract 9681 | 1,376 | 257.9 | 5 |
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About this page
This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.