The median age of Dawes County residents is 37.
The diversity index of Dawes County is 34.9, meaning that there is a 35% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Dawes County is $73,961 and projected to be $79,879 in 2031. Per capita income is $31,448, projected to be $34,212 in 2031. 0.84% of households – 68 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $527,274 and the average disposable income is $57,672.
There are 4,100 housing units in Dawes County; 2,153 are owner-occupied, 1,195 are rented, and 752 are vacant. The average home value is $212,311, with 92 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,306 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 528 businesses in Dawes County, employing 8,184 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,207 age 16 and above. 367 workers commute into Dawes County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,589 residents both live and work in/around Dawes County. The average travel time is 15.6 minutes. 17.86% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.17% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,047 drive alone, 439 carpool, and 2 take public transportation. 394 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 325 residents work from home.
1,295 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 713 have associates degrees, 1,054 have bachelor’s degrees, and 993 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
