Business and Workforce
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.