Dawson, Nebraska

Dawson: location in Nebraska, USA

About

Dawson is a city located in the county of Richardson in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 146 and a population density of 263 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 135 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Dawson

Population 135 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Nebraska (United States)
County Richardson County
Different from Dawson County
Postal code 68337
Area 0.56 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.1311,-95.8306
Altitude 974 feet / 297 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 08:48:13 (14th April 2026)
Density 243 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -8.15% (2010-2020)
Weather 83℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Dawson  Nebraska Ridge St 1 image
Dawson Nebraska Ridge St 1 image

Geography

Dawson is located at 40°7'52"N 95°49'50"W (40.1311100, -95.8305500).

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Weather

83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 20 mph SSW Tuesday

A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 14 to...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Dawson decreased by 8.15% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 146 - census
2011 146 0% estimation process
2012 144 -1.39% estimation process
2013 142 -1.41% estimation process
2014 142 0% estimation process
2015 140 -1.43% estimation process
2016 139 -0.72% estimation process
2017 137 -1.46% estimation process
2018 136 -0.74% estimation process
2019 135 -0.74% estimation process
2020 135 0% estimation process
Dawson zip code is 68337. County name: Richardson, County fips: 31147
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Dawson, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
181534 Peru State College Peru (NE) 68421-0010

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Dawson, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LNK Lincoln 201 North 7th St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Dawson.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Dawson Post Office Dawson (NE) 68337

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Dawson, Georgia city in and the county seat of Terrell County, Georgia, United States with a population of 4,124 people.
  • Dawson, Minnesota human settlement in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 1,378 people.
  • Dawson, Texas town of the United States with a population of 798 people.
  • Dawson, Illinois village in the United States with a population of 478 people.
  • Dawson, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 343 people.
  • Dawson, Iowa human settlement in Dallas County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 127 people.
  • Dawson, North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 63 people.

Other cities in Richardson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richardson County , NE.

City Name Population Title
Falls City 4,117 City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
Humboldt 796 City in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
Verdon 161 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Rulo 159 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Stella 142 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Shubert 137 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Salem 103 Village in Nebraska, United States
Preston 26 Village in Richardson County in Southeastern Nebraska, United States
Barada 22 Human settlement in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States of America