Dawson County, Nebraska is located in the south-central region of the state and is home to a population of 9,072. The county has a total area of 574 square miles and a population density of 16 people per square mile.
The economy of Dawson County is primarily driven by agriculture, with the major crops being corn, wheat, and soybeans. Other industries in the county include manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The median household income in Dawson County is $63,919, which is slightly higher than the national median of $61,937. The unemployment rate in the county is 2.5%, which is lower than the national average of 3.7%.
The demographics of Dawson County are largely rural and white. The population is 87.4% white, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.8% African American, and 4.4% other. The median age in the county is 38.4 years, which is slightly higher than the national median of 37.7 years.
The education system in Dawson County is served by the Dawson County School District, which consists of five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The high school graduation rate in the county is 87.2%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 89.7%.
The real estate market in Dawson County is largely rural, with the median home value in the county being $139,400. This is slightly lower than the national median of $219,700. The median rent in the county is $717, which is slightly lower than the national median of $949. The average home price appreciation in the county over the past year is 1.1%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1.2%.