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Dawson County Nebraska - Demographics
1860 - 16
1870 - 103
1880 - 2,909
1890 - 10,129
1900 - 12,264
1910 - 15,961
1920 - 16,004
1930 - 17,875
1940 - 17,890
1950 - 19,393
1960 - 19,405
1970 - 19,771
1980 - 22,304
1990 - 19,940
2000 - 24,365
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 24,365 people, 8,824 households, and 6,273 families residing in the county. The population density is 9/km² (24/mi²). There are 9,805 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 82.32% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 14.49% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. 25.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,824 households out of which 35.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% are married couples living together, 7.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% are non-families. 24.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the county the population is spread out with 29.20% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 20.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 101.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $36,132, and the median income for a family is $42,224. Males have a median income of $26,865 versus $20,569 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,973. 10.80% of the population and 8.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.20% of those under the age of 18 and 9.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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