Chadron is a city located in Dawes County Nebraska. Chadron has a 2024 population of 5,134. It is also the county seat of Dawes County. Chadron is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,178 in 2020.
The average household income in Chadron is $63,167 with a poverty rate of 11.38%. The median age in Chadron is 28.6 years: 31.5 years for males, and 27.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chadron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,634 | 88.18% |
| Two or more races | 269 | 5.12% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 83 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 75 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,162 | 2.09 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Non Family | 1,026 | 1.24 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Married | 917 | 2.85 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Male | 117 | 3.44 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Female | 102 | 2.35 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
59.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 4.64% |
| Associates Degree | 290 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 645 | 21.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 738 | 24.97% |
| High School Graduate | 506 | 17.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 1.39% |
| Some College | 598 | 20.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,603 | 2,431 | 1,272 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 111 | 42 |
| Black | 87 | 87 | 5 |
| Native American | 80 | 74 | 0 |
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 64 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 62 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,427 | $50,000 | $50,427 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,358 | $0 | $61,590 |
| High School Graduate | $17,981 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,892 | $29,238 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,299 | $42,267 | $47,941 |
| Some College | $39,575 | $47,569 | $26,750 |
$45,299
Average Earnings
$42,267
Average Male
$47,941
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.23% of Chadron residents speak only English, while 1.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,946 | 427 | 10.82% |
| Black | 164 | 62 | 37.8% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 14 | 11.48% |
| Multiple | 228 | 14 | 6.14% |
| Native | 72 | 8 | 11.11% |
11.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.65%
Male Poverty Rate
12.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chadron is Black, with 37.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chadron is Multiple, with 6.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.17% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.39% |
| Female Employed | 21.79% |
| Male Employed | 7.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,033 | $83,003 |
| Households | $53,728 | $63,167 |
| Married Families | $87,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,545 | $40,008 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 83 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 4.37% |
| Black | 5 | 2.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.81%
Born in Chadron
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
99.35% of Chadron residents were born in the United States, with 55.81% having been born in Nebraska. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,079 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 5,090 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 5,101 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 5,112 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 5,123 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 5,134 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 5,145 | -84 | -1.61% |
| 2022 | 5,229 | 61 | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 5,168 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 5,178 | -200 | -3.72% |
| 2019 | 5,378 | -96 | -1.75% |
| 2018 | 5,474 | -181 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 5,655 | -30 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 5,685 | -36 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 5,721 | -38 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 5,759 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 5,774 | -70 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 5,844 | -31 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 5,875 | 32 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 5,843 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,634 | 46 | 0.82% |
| 1990 | 5,588 | -345 | -5.81% |
| 1980 | 5,933 | 80 | 1.37% |
| 1970 | 5,853 | 774 | 15.24% |
| 1960 | 5,079 | 392 | 8.36% |
| 1950 | 4,687 | 425 | 9.97% |
| 1940 | 4,262 | -344 | -7.47% |
| 1930 | 4,606 | 194 | 4.4% |
| 1920 | 4,412 | 1,725 | 64.2% |
| 1910 | 2,687 | -2,392 | -47.1% |