Dawson County, Nebraska
Dawson County: County in Montana, United States
About
Dawson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,326 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,510 inhabitants. Its county seat is Glendive. The county was created 160 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Dawson County
| Population : | 23,510 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from : | Dawson County, Dawes County, Dawson County, Dawson County |
| Area : | 6172 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Andrew Dawson |
| Altitude : | 2,451 feet / 747 meters |
| Capital : | Glendive |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1865 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:35:06 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dawson County is located at 40°52'12"N 99°49'10"W (40.8699400, -99.8195700). It has 2 neighbors: McCone County and Richland County.
Dawson County map
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The largest city of Dawson County is Lexington with a population of 10,109. Other cities include, Cozad population 3,715, Gothenburg population 3,424, Sumner population 218 and Farnam population 164. See all Dawson County cities & populated places.
Dawson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 10,109 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Cozad | 3,715 | City in Nebraska |
| Gothenburg | 3,424 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Overton | 564 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Sumner | 218 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Farnam | 164 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Eddyville | 93 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Dawson County
Dawson County has 2 neighbours.
- McCone County county in Montana, United States
- Richland County county in Montana, United States
- Glendive
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dawson County decreased by 3.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,326 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,216 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,977 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,016 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,986 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,892 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,779 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,657 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,744 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,595 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,510 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Dawson County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 27,113 people.
- Dawson County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 12,974 people.
- Dawson County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 8,555 people.
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 |
