In Dawes, Nebraska, the median home price is $195,320, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $56,280; the population is 8,140; schools rate 7.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 190.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dawes at a glance
Population
8,140
Median Household Income
$56,280
Typical Home Value
$195,320
School District Rating
7.4
Violent Crime Rate
190.3
Avg Commute Time
15.6
About Dawes
Dawes has a population of 8,140. The median home value is $195,320, 30% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $56,280 (26% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Precinct 02, Precinct 03, and Precinct 05.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Dawes
11 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nebraska
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Dawes at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dawes?
- Dawes has a population of 8,140 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dawes?
- The median home value in Dawes is $195,320. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dawes?
- Median household income in Dawes is $56,280 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dawes in?
- Dawes is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Dawes?
- Dawes contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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