In Dawson, Nebraska, the median home price is $202,394; median household income is $69,880; the population is 24,202; schools rate 6.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 133.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Dawson at a glance
Population
24,202
Median Household Income
$69,880
Typical Home Value
$202,394
School District Rating
6.0
Violent Crime Rate
133.2
Avg Commute Time
17.5
About Dawson
Dawson has a population of 24,202. The median home value is $202,394, 27% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $69,880 (9% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Lexington, Cozad, and Gothenburg.
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 Dawson
17 towns, by population.
Dawson at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Dawson?
- Dawson has a population of 24,202 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Dawson?
- The median home value in Dawson is $202,394. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Dawson?
- Median household income in Dawson is $69,880 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Dawson in?
- Dawson is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Dawson?
- Dawson contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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