Dawes County, Nebraska
Dawes County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Dawes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,182 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,361 inhabitants. Its county seat is Chadron. The county was created 140 years ago in 1884.
Quick Facts about Dawes County
| Population : | 8,361 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from : | Dawson County, Dawson County, Dawson County, Dawson County |
| Area : | 3628 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | James W. Dawes |
| Altitude : | 3,625 feet / 1105 meters |
| Capital : | Chadron |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1885 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 10:21:54 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dawes County is located at 42°43'11"N 103°8'8"W (42.7197200, -103.1354400).
Dawes County map
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The largest city of Dawes County is Chadron with a population of 5,250. Other cities include, Crawford population 905 and Whitney population 71. See all Dawes County cities & populated places.
Dawes County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chadron | 5,250 | City in Nebraska |
| Crawford | 905 | City in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States |
| Whitney | 71 | Nebraska |
- Official Website
Official website of Dawes County
Dawes County has 1 neighbours.
- Box Butte County county in Nebraska, United States
- Chadron
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dawes County decreased by 9.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,182 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,203 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,133 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,062 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,018 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,958 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,911 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,888 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,705 | -2.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,589 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,361 | -2.73% | estimation process |
People born in Dawes County (1)
American psychologist Leta Stetter Hollingworth was born in Dawes County
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
