Chadron, Nebraska
Chadron: City in Nebraska
About
Chadron is a city located in the county of Dawes in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,851 and a population density of 582 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,250 inhabitants.
The city was created 141 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Chadron
| Population : | 5,250 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Dawes County |
| Different from : | Chadron |
| Postal code : | 69337 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 308 |
| Area : | 10.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,379 feet / 1030 meters |
| Capital city : | Chadron is capital of Dawes County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (141 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:12:48 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 522 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chadron is located at 42°49'46"N 102°59'60"W (42.8294200, -102.9999100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Chadron
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chadron decreased by 11.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,851 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,874 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,841 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,768 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,754 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,716 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,684 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,653 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,490 | -2.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,412 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,250 | -3.09% | estimation process |
Other Places in Chadron
1 City of Chadron
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People born in Chadron (6)
People born in Chadron, including actor and former fashion model Justin Bruening, Father of Gerald Ford Leslie Lynch King, Sr., politician John Schiffer, .
List
- Zac Alcorn (American football player) he was born in 18/09/1983
- John J. Rooney (American judge) he was born in 30/11/1915
- J.B. Warner (American actor (1895 – 1924)) he was born in 08/10/1895
Schools in Chadron
College & universities near Chadron, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180948 | Chadron State College | Chadron (NE) | 69337-2690 |
Post offices near Chadron
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chadron Post Office | Chadron (NE) | 69337 |
Other cities in Dawes County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawes County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 905 | City in Dawes County, Nebraska, United States |
| Whitney | 71 | Nebraska |
Distance to Other Cities
Chadron distances to largest Nebraska cities
