Dawes County GIS Maps
Dawes County, Nebraska, has 8,199 residents across 7,421 parcels and covers 1,396.5 square miles. The population declined 10.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Dawes County is 31045.
Chadron is the county's largest population center. Dawes County also includes 3 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 19 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Dawes County Trends
- Population
- 8,199▾
- Median Home Value
- $146,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,697▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Dawes County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Dawes County Parcels
Dawes County has 7,421 mapped parcels covering 891,743 acres. The median assessed value is $120,115. The median lot size is 11.85 acres. 3,788 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 50.7%. Browse the interactive Dawes County Parcel viewer here.
Dawes County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,421 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 3,763 | 50.7% |
| Land use code | 7,421 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 7,421 | 100% |
| Land value | 7,421 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 7,421 | 100% |
| Acreage | 7,421 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,421 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Dawes County parcel records.
Dawes County Population
Dawes County had 8,199 residents in 2020. That was 10.7% lower than in 2010. Dawes County had 861 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 6 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Chadron, Crawford and Crawford.
Population Trend in Dawes County NE
Dawes County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Dawes County Zip Codes
Dawes County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Chadron (69337), Crawford (69339) and Crawford (69367). Chadron is the largest zip by population, with about 6,541 residents or 80% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 99% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Dawes County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69337 | Chadron | 6,541 | ▾ -11.2% |
| 69339 | Crawford | 1,339 | ▾ -8.4% |
| 69367 | Crawford | 245 | ▾ -5.4% |
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Dawes County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Dawes County Demographics
Dawes County has a median age of 35.2, which makes the county a little younger than Nebraska overall. About 18% of residents are under 18, while 19.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 26.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 35.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Dawes County NE
Median Age
35.2
Under 18
18%
Age 65+
19.4%
Bachelor's+
35.2%
Dawes County School Districts
Dawes County is served by 5 public school districts with 1,697 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Chadron Public Schools, Hemingford Public Schools and Hay Springs Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 86% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Dawes County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadron Public Schools | 870 | 51.3% | ▾ -10.4% |
| Hemingford Public Schools | 383 | 22.6% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Hay Springs Public Schools | 200 | 11.8% | ▾ -2.9% |
| Crawford Public Schools | 166 | 9.8% | ▾ -1.8% |
| Sioux County Public Schools | 78 | 4.6% | ▾ -11.4% |
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Dawes County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Dawes County Housing & Real Estate
Dawes County has a median home value of $146,500 and a median gross rent of $1,014. About 66% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $248,870 and homes spent about 84 days on the market.
Dawes County Housing Mix
Dawes County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Dawes County Housing Trends
Dawes County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Dawes County, NE
Dawes County has 505 business listings across 227 categories. The largest categories in Dawes County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (21, 4.2%), Car Dealerships (10, 2.0%), and Convenience Stores (9, 1.8%). The full Dawes County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Dawes County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Dawes County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 21 | 4.2% |
| Car Dealerships | 10 | 2.0% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 8 | 1.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 | 1.6% |
| Hotels | 8 | 1.6% |
| Structure And Geography | 7 | 1.4% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 7 | 1.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 6 | 1.2% |
Dawes County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Edna Work Hall | Accommodation | Chadron |
| Casey Peterson | Accountant | Chadron |
| Ponderosa Wildlife Management Area | Active Life | Crawford |
| Bomgaars | Agricultural Cooperatives | Chadron |
| Rockin Redden Ranch | Agricultural Service | Crawford |
| Crawford Livestock Market Inc | Agriculture | Crawford |
| Chadron Airport | Airport | Chadron |
| Great Lakes Airlines | Airport Terminal | Chadron |
| The Ayurvedic | Alternative Medicine | Crawford |
| Chicoine Center | Amateur Sports League | Chadron |
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Dawes County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Dawes County Basemaps
Dawes County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Dawes County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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