Dodge County, Nebraska Demographics 2026
Dodge County, Nebraska has a population of 37,351, the 6th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $74,329 and the median home value is $208,600. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Dodge County Quick Facts
How Dodge County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,146 | 37,351 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $71,294 | $74,329 | +4.3% |
| Median home value | $188,100 | $208,600 | +10.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Dodge County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 27,567 | $71,152 | 11.6% | $214,700 |
| North Bend | 1,152 | $85,882 | 8.6% | $172,800 |
| Hooper | 989 | $77,865 | 6.5% | $173,200 |
| Scribner | 725 | $58,889 | 14.4% | $114,400 |
| Nickerson | 552 | $155,080 | 15.8% | $74,600 |
| Inglewood | 511 | $66,875 | 7.8% | $135,600 |
| Dodge | 446 | $59,688 | 8.1% | $126,100 |
| Snyder | 293 | $87,917 | 6.1% | $91,700 |
| Uehling | 244 | $61,429 | 9.8% | $109,400 |
| Winslow | 69 | $71,169 | 4.3% | $187,100 |
| Ames | 9 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Dodge County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 37,351. It is the 6th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dodge County is 39.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dodge County is $74,329. This is 3% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $208,600. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Dodge County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Dodge County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.0%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Dodge County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dodge County, Nebraska?
Dodge County has a population of 37,351, making it the 6th most populous county in Nebraska.
What is the median income in Dodge County?
The median household income in Dodge County is $74,329 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.
How many cities are in Dodge County, Nebraska?
Dodge County contains 11 Census-designated places.