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Dawson County, NE: growth, migration and housing
Dawson County has 24,452 residents, up 1.5% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 609 households moved in and 679 moved out (-70 net), bringing in a net $0.4M of income. Median household income is $69,880, the median home $166,200 and median rent $925 a month.
In Nebraska: 27th of 93 counties for 5-year population growth · 44th of 80 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 40th of 93 counties for median household income · 42nd of 93 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Dawson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County, NE | 55 | $2.8M |
| Lincoln County, NE | 37 | $2.8M |
| Lancaster County, NE | 36 | $1.5M |
| Harris County, TX | 23 | $0.9M |
| Hall County, NE | 21 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Dawson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County, NE | 96 | $4.1M |
| Lancaster County, NE | 46 | $2.4M |
| Lincoln County, NE | 41 | $1.9M |
| Douglas County, NE | 37 | $2.1M |
| Hall County, NE | 34 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.