Dawes, NE County is a small town nestled in the Nebraska Panhandle with a population of 8,383 according to the U.S. Census. It has a population density of only 6 people per square mile, which compares to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Dawes County Bank, TD's Pawnshop, and Dawes County Library. The county offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as skiing in the winter months and hiking and camping during the summer. Other organizations in Dawes, NE County include the local church St John's Lutheran Church and VFW Post 8892 for veterans services. Sporting events are also available in the county such as cowboy action shooting competitions and soccer matches at Dawes County Sports Park.
The population in Dawes County is 8,383. There are 6 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dawes County is 34.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dawes County is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dawes County
- 46.8% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 31.7% are married with children
- 9.8% have children, but are single
Race in Dawes County
- 85.3% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 2.8% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 2.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander