The Town FilesDawson County, Nebraska
24,202 people. The median home is worth $166,200 (typical Nebraska town: $154,800) and the median household earns $69,880.
Towns in Dawson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 10,348 | $159,100 | $67,666 | 31.3 |
| Cozad | 3,988 | $121,600 | $54,471 | 41.6 |
| Gothenburg | 3,478 | $191,000 | $79,219 | 44.3 |
People and housing
| Dawson County | Typical Nebraska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,200 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $925 | $818 |
| Median household income | $69,880 | $66,320 |
| Median age | 35.6 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
11,864 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,639 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 851 storm events in Dawson County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dawson County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Fire | FM-5623: Morrill-Cottonwood Fire |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1924: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).