Dawson County, NE

County

Cities in Dawson County

Neighborhoods in Dawson County

Neighborhood

Dawson, NE

Donald Price Mobile Home Park

Horizon Mobile Home Park

Josselyn / Northside Village Mobile Home Park

Northeast Bay / Perch Bay

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Dawson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Households with Children

35.0%

School Enrollment K-12

3,345

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.9%
School Age (5-17): 19.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.9%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 16.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.1%
High School / GED: 32.1%
Some College or Associate's: 28.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.2%
Single Parents: 10.8%
Couples & Adults: 35.6%
Living Alone: 29.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 37.4%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 6.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 51.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.2%
Cuban: 2.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 38.5%
South American: 1.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 50.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 18.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 59.6%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 21.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 58.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 12.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 62.8%
Spanish: 31.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 4.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 7.0%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources