Dodge County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dodge County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 37,146. It is the 6th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dodge County is 38.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dodge County is $71,294. This is 5% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $188,100. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Dodge County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dodge County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.