Dawes County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Dawes County, Nebraska
Dawes County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
8,140
Median Age
35.8
Male Median
40.0
Female Median
35.2
Dawes County, Nebraska Population Growth

Dawes County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -11.0%%.
-11.0%% Growth
Dawes County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Dawes County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.8 | 8,140 |
| 2023 | 35.2 | 8,212 |
| 2022 | 35.3 | 8,279 |
| 2021 | 34.3 | 8,383 |
| 2020 | 34.3 | 8,685 |
| 2019 | 34.9 | 8,810 |
| 2018 | 34.9 | 8,896 |
| 2017 | 34.0 | 8,972 |
| 2016 | 34.1 | 9,082 |
| 2015 | 33.7 | 9,136 |
| 2014 | 34.7 | 9,141 |
| 2013 | 34.7 | 9,172 |
| 2012 | 34.9 | 9,176 |
| 2011 | 33.0 | 9,180 |
| 2010 | 32.9 | 9,149 |
Dawes County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 12.6% |
| 18–24 | 18.0% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–54 | 21.1% |
| 55–64 | 10.9% |
| 65+ | 19.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Dawes County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 61.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 29.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Dawes County, Nebraska
The median age in Dawes County, Nebraska is 35.8 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Dawes County, Nebraska is 8,140.
In Dawes County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Dawes County, Nebraska is aging.