Dodge County, Nebraska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dodge County, NE Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 77% of counties in Nebraska
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 83% of counties in Nebraska
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 72% of counties in Nebraska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dodge County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,351 | 1,978,686 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 68.8 | 25.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.23% | 0.63% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 38.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,168 | 797,835 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dodge County grew by 4.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 37,351 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dodge County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.9% of residents. That is 1.9 points below Nebraska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,793 20.9% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,958 18.6% -2.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,075 18.9% +0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,146 19.1% +2.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nebraska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.2% of the people living in Dodge County and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Nebraska 49.9%
- Men 49.8% Nebraska 50.1%
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Economy
Dodge County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dodge County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,698 | $76,615 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.23% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dodge County is about 3% lower than in Nebraska.
Housing
| Metric | Dodge County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $156,579 | $175,282 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,059 | $1,071 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.9% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dodge County is about 12.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,059 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dodge County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 114 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dodge County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.6 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.3 | 34.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 114 | 142 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,523 | $4,390 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 11.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,668 | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 944 | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Hooker County (7.4 min), Cherry County (8.0 min), Box Butte County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.0 min), Banner County (27.2 min), Saunders County (26.9 min).
The average commute time in Dodge County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Nebraska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dodge County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Dodge County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Dodge County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Dodge County | Nebraska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Dodge County, NE Compared With Nearby Counties
How Dodge County, NE compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County, NE | 37,351 | $74,698 #3/3 | $156,579 #2/3 | 13.6 min #1/3 |
| Saunders County, NE | 23,048 | $95,507 | $200,000 | 26.9 min |
| Washington County, NE | 21,106 | $94,639 | $66,052 | 21.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dodge County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Dodge County, Nebraska?
About 37,351 people live in Dodge County, Nebraska, in 15,168 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Dodge County, Nebraska mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Dodge County, Nebraska has 69 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Dodge County, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.1 times the median household income ($156,579 against $74,698), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,059 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Dodge County, Nebraska?
Unemployment in Dodge County, Nebraska is only 3.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Dodge County, Nebraska have a college degree?
21.0% of adults in Dodge County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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