Dodge County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 37,167.[1] Its county seat is Fremont.[2] The county was formed in 1855 and named after Iowa Senator Augustus C. Dodge.[3]
Dodge County | |
|---|---|
 Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska | |
 Nebraska's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 41°35′N 96°39′W / 41.58°N 96.65°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Named for | Augustus C. Dodge |
| Seat | Fremont |
| Largest city | Fremont |
| Area | |
• Total | 543 sq mi (1,410 km2) |
| • Land | 529 sq mi (1,370 km2) |
| • Water | 14 sq mi (40 km2) 2.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 37,167 |
| • Density | 68/sq mi (26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Dodge County comprises the Fremont, NE Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA Combined Statistical Area.
In the Nebraska license plate system, Dodge County is represented by the prefix 5 (it had the fifth-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922).[4]
Geography
editThe Elkhorn River runs through the NE part of Dodge County. It drains into the Platte River below the SE corner of the county. The Platte River runs along the south line of Dodge County.
According to the US Census Bureau, the county has an area of 543 square miles (1,410 km2), of which 529 square miles (1,370 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (2.6%) is water.[5]
Major highways
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Transit
editAdjacent counties
edit- Burt County – northeast
- Washington County – east
- Douglas County – southeast
- Saunders County – south
- Colfax County – west
- Cuming County – north
Demographics
editThis section needs to be updated. The reason given is: Would benefit from 2020 (or 2010) US census info. (September 2024) |
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 309 | — | |
| 1870 | 4,212 | 1,263.1% | |
| 1880 | 11,263 | 167.4% | |
| 1890 | 19,260 | 71.0% | |
| 1900 | 22,298 | 15.8% | |
| 1910 | 22,145 | −0.7% | |
| 1920 | 23,197 | 4.8% | |
| 1930 | 25,273 | 8.9% | |
| 1940 | 23,799 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 26,265 | 10.4% | |
| 1960 | 32,471 | 23.6% | |
| 1970 | 34,782 | 7.1% | |
| 1980 | 35,847 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 34,500 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 36,160 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 36,691 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 37,167 | 1.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 37,187 | 0.1% | |
| US Decennial Census[6] | |||
As of the 2000 United States Census,[7] there were 36,160 people, 14,433 households, and 9,756 families in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile (26 people/km2). There were 15,468 housing units at an average density of 29 units per square mile (11/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.90% White, 0.43% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 2.06% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 3.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 48.1% were of German, 7.6% Irish, 5.7% English and 5.4% American ancestry.
There were 14,433 households, out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.40% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.95.
The county population contained 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $44,790. Males had a median income of $31,108 versus $20,915 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,757. About 5.30% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.30% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
editCities
edit- Fremont (county seat)
- Hooper
- North Bend
- Scribner
Villages
editCensus-designated place
editOther unincorporated communities
editBygone cities
editTownships
editPolitics and government
editDodge County voters are strongly Republican. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.
In the Nebraska Legislature, Dodge County is represented by Lynne Walz. While elections to the Legislature are nonpartisan, Walz is a Democrat.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 10,795 | 65.39% | 5,434 | 32.92% | 279 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 10,984 | 64.85% | 5,544 | 32.73% | 410 | 2.42% |
| 2016 | 9,933 | 63.96% | 4,544 | 29.26% | 1,052 | 6.77% |
| 2012 | 8,995 | 60.17% | 5,673 | 37.95% | 282 | 1.89% |
| 2008 | 8,557 | 55.03% | 6,689 | 43.02% | 304 | 1.95% |
| 2004 | 10,716 | 66.26% | 5,250 | 32.46% | 206 | 1.27% |
| 2000 | 8,871 | 61.30% | 5,021 | 34.69% | 580 | 4.01% |
| 1996 | 7,484 | 50.95% | 5,181 | 35.27% | 2,023 | 13.77% |
| 1992 | 7,271 | 44.30% | 4,667 | 28.44% | 4,474 | 27.26% |
| 1988 | 8,417 | 57.66% | 6,116 | 41.90% | 64 | 0.44% |
| 1984 | 10,201 | 70.15% | 4,266 | 29.34% | 74 | 0.51% |
| 1980 | 9,522 | 66.82% | 3,564 | 25.01% | 1,164 | 8.17% |
| 1976 | 8,982 | 62.03% | 5,283 | 36.48% | 216 | 1.49% |
| 1972 | 9,837 | 72.00% | 3,826 | 28.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 8,059 | 63.78% | 3,755 | 29.72% | 822 | 6.51% |
| 1964 | 6,812 | 50.30% | 6,731 | 49.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 9,638 | 67.21% | 4,702 | 32.79% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 9,210 | 69.26% | 4,088 | 30.74% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 9,256 | 71.54% | 3,682 | 28.46% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 5,848 | 54.56% | 4,870 | 45.44% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1944 | 6,803 | 61.39% | 4,278 | 38.61% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 7,141 | 62.51% | 4,282 | 37.49% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1936 | 4,561 | 40.22% | 6,317 | 55.71% | 461 | 4.07% |
| 1932 | 3,489 | 32.14% | 7,247 | 66.76% | 119 | 1.10% |
| 1928 | 6,250 | 60.59% | 4,030 | 39.07% | 35 | 0.34% |
| 1924 | 3,798 | 45.63% | 2,183 | 26.23% | 2,342 | 28.14% |
| 1920 | 4,832 | 70.40% | 1,799 | 26.21% | 233 | 3.39% |
| 1916 | 2,446 | 46.10% | 2,644 | 49.83% | 216 | 4.07% |
| 1912 | 1,330 | 29.33% | 1,987 | 43.81% | 1,218 | 26.86% |
| 1908 | 2,437 | 46.34% | 2,664 | 50.66% | 158 | 3.00% |
| 1904 | 2,789 | 59.38% | 1,646 | 35.04% | 262 | 5.58% |
| 1900 | 2,632 | 51.49% | 2,410 | 47.14% | 70 | 1.37% |
Law enforcement
editThe Dodge County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is the primary law enforcement agency for Dodge County, Nebraska. The Sheriff's Office is located at 428 N. Broad St in Fremont, Nebraska which is the county seat.
Currently DCSO serves the county and its incorporated cities within the county. The only village that relies solely on DCSO for police services is North Bend, Nebraska which is known as a contract city. All other cities within the county have some type of police department or city marshal.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dodge County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Dodge County". Nebraska Association of County Officials. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ "History Of Nebraska Passenger Vehicle License Plates". Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
- ^ "US Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Election Results
External links
edit- Official Website Archived February 4, 2018, at the Wayback Machine