Dawson County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Dawson County, Nebraska
Dawson County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
24,202
Median Age
35.6
Male Median
35.5
Female Median
35.8
Dawson County, Nebraska Population Growth

Dawson County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.2%%.
-0.2%% Growth
Dawson County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Dawson County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.6 | 24,202 |
| 2023 | 35.8 | 24,020 |
| 2022 | 35.9 | 24,037 |
| 2021 | 36.0 | 24,031 |
| 2020 | 35.9 | 23,638 |
| 2019 | 35.7 | 23,733 |
| 2018 | 35.9 | 23,804 |
| 2017 | 35.8 | 23,925 |
| 2016 | 36.3 | 23,924 |
| 2015 | 36.2 | 24,069 |
| 2014 | 36.3 | 24,205 |
| 2013 | 36.7 | 24,256 |
| 2012 | 36.5 | 24,267 |
| 2011 | 36.1 | 24,261 |
| 2010 | 36.0 | 24,245 |
Dawson County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7.9% |
| 5–17 | 19.9% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 10.8% |
| 65+ | 16.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Dawson County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 79.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 49.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 29.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Dawson County, Nebraska
The median age in Dawson County, Nebraska is 35.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Dawson County, Nebraska is 24,202.
In Dawson County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 19.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Dawson County, Nebraska has remained stable.