Dodge County, NE

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2020 Population

36,565

0.273% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Ben Sasse

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.2

0.771% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.2%

10.8% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,439

8.05% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$137,100

5.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

18,229

1.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Dodge County, NE had a population of 36.6k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $58,439. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Dodge County, NE declined from 36,665 to 36,565, a −0.273% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,085 to $58,439, a 8.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dodge County, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.1%), White (Hispanic) (10%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.28%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.27%).

None of the households in Dodge County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.1% of the residents in Dodge County, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dodge County, NE are Midland University (340 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Dodge County, NE was $137,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.

Most people in Dodge County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Dodge County, NE was 2 cars per household.

Dodge County, NE borders Burt County, NE, Butler County, NE, Colfax County, NE, Cuming County, NE, Douglas County, NE, Saunders County, NE, and Washington County, NE.

Population & Diversity

Dodge County, NE is home to a population of 36.6k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.86% of Dodge County, NE residents were born outside of the country (2.51k people).

In 2020, there were 8.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.4k people) in Dodge County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.67k White (Hispanic) and 578 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

94.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.1% of Dodge County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Dodge County, NE was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dodge County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dodge County, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.4k ± 37
White (Hispanic)
3.67k ± 394
Two+ (Hispanic)
578 ± 278

13.5%

Hispanic Population

4.95k people

13.5% of the people in Dodge County, NE are hispanic (4.95k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dodge County, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
50,860 ± 5,463 people
Guatemala
8,846 ± 2,304 people
India
6,901 ± 2,036 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 50,860 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 8,846 and India with 6,901.

Foreign-Born Population

6.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.51k people

6.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.52k people

As of 2020, 6.86% of Dodge County, NE residents (2.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dodge County, NE was 6.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dodge County, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
826 ± 133
Gulf War (1990s)
435 ± 144
Gulf War (2001-)
309 ± 125

Dodge County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dodge County, NE employs 18.2k people. The largest industries in Dodge County, NE are Manufacturing (2,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,647 people), and Retail Trade (2,202 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($55,795), Wholesale Trade ($50,504), and Manufacturing ($46,909).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,710. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.2k

2020 Value

± 868

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± 6.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dodge County, NE declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 18.4k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dodge County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,520 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,720 people), and Management Occupations (1,677 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dodge County, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.2k

2020 Value

± 868

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± 6.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Dodge County, NE declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 18.4k employees to 18.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dodge County, NE, are Manufacturing (2,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,647 people), and Retail Trade (2,202 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dodge County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Dodge County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,411

Median earning men ± $2,689

$28,660

Median earning women ± $1,983

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($51,481), Wholesale Trade ($50,424), and Manufacturing ($50,043).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($62,574), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,809), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,265).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

392
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
277
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
203
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$510k
Manufacturing
$164k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$111k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $25.7B, followed by Live animals/fish ($15.7B) and Cereal grains ($13B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$153B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$285B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

86.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $153B. This is expected to increase 86.9% to $285B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$11.7B
Kansas
$8.57B
Texas
$7.11B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $11.7B, followed by Kansas with $8.57B and Texas and $7.11B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dodge County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.06%).

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.06%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dodge County, NE went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.06%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dodge County, NE for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Sasse

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Dodge County, NE awarded 340 degrees. The student population of Dodge County, NE in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 804 male students and 961 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dodge County, NE are White (179 and 52.6%), followed by Unknown (89 and 26.2%), Hispanic or Latino (31 and 9.12%), and Black or African American (18 and 5.29%).

The largest universities in Dodge County, NE by number of degrees awarded are Midland University (340 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dodge County, NE are General Business (58 and 17.1%), General Education (44 and 12.9%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (32 and 9.41%).

The median tuition cost in Dodge County, NE for private four year colleges is $34,778.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Dodge County, NE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,765 (45.6% men and 54.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 1,765 students enrolled in Dodge County, NE, 45.6% men and 54.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,064 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
58 degree-majors awarded
General Education
44 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dodge County, NE was General Business with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dodge County, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Midland University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

340 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midland University with 340 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dodge County, NE, which is 0.735 times less than the 196 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 179 degrees mean that there were 2.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 89 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,778) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,020) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.835% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (379k), Some college (365k), and Bachelors Degree (295k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dodge County, NE was $137,100 in 2020, which is 0.597 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $130,200 to $137,100, a 5.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Dodge County, NE is 62.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Dodge County, NE have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dodge County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dodge County, NE is $58,439. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dodge County, NE was Census Tract 9641 with a value of $78,942, followed by Census Tract 9637 and Census Tract 9640, with respective values of $77,865 and $63,868.

In 2021, 10% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dodge County, NE. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.56%.

Housing

Property

$137,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,818

$9,501

Median Property Taxes

±$548

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dodge County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dodge County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.2%

Homeownership

2020

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.2% of the housing units in Dodge County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dodge County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9641
Census Tract 9637
Census Tract 9640

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dodge County, NE was Census Tract 9641 with a value of $78,942, followed by Census Tract 9637 and Census Tract 9640, with respective values of $77,865 and $63,868.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dodge County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,439

Median Household Income

± $3,455

15.3k

Number of Households

± 772

In 2020, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Dodge County, NE grew to $58,439 from the previous year's value of $54,085.

The following chart displays the households in Dodge County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dodge County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2020, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.534% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (11.5%)
Worked At Home (2.82%)

In 2020, 82.1% of workers in Dodge County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (2.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dodge County, NE have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Dodge County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dodge County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dodge County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dodge County, NE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dodge County, NE. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.56%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dodge County, NE (3.96k out of 35.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dodge County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 11.2% of the children was living in poverty in Dodge County, NE. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 6.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 197 in Dodge County, NE. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 56.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.2% of the population of Dodge County, NE has health coverage, with 48% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2.03% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Nebraska was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Dodge County, NE see 1533 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.43% increase from the previous year (1468 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 665 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Nebraska, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,533 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dodge County, NE

Primary care physicians in Dodge County, NE see an average of 1,533 patients per year. This represents a 4.43% increase from the previous year (1,468 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dodge County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Nebraska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.82%

Uninsured

48%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dodge County, NE declined by 8.41% from 9.63% to 8.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dodge County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48 in Dodge County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dodge County, NE.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.7% in Dodge County, NE.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dodge County, NE.

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