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 $64,480 with a poverty rate of 13.79%. The median age in Chadron is 26.8 years: 26.8 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chadron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,612 | 88.57% |
| Two or more races | 342 | 6.57% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 62 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,047 | 2.19 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Non Family | 1,065 | 1.39 | 48 | 52 |
| Married | 866 | 3.1 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 89 | 2.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 27 | 3.96 | 0 | 100 |
3
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 137 | 4.89% |
| Associates Degree | 459 | 16.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 637 | 22.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 525 | 18.72% |
| High School Graduate | 571 | 20.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 433 | 15.44% |
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 | 2,503 | 2,331 | 1,032 |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 150 | 50 |
| Asian | 80 | 80 | 75 |
| Native American | 58 | 52 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 7 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,968 | $66,875 | $52,659 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,750 | $50,050 | $53,618 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,943 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,784 | $50,643 | $29,556 |
| Some College | $28,466 | $51,557 | $25,618 |
$45,784
Average Earnings
$50,643
Average Male
$29,556
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Chadron residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,862 | 522 | 13.52% |
| Black | 90 | 72 | 80% |
| Multiple | 305 | 14 | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 12 | 9.38% |
| Native | 50 | 7 | 14% |
13.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.38%
Male Poverty Rate
14.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chadron is Black, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chadron is Multiple, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.75% |
| Some College | 3.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.88% |
| Female Employed | 25.14% |
| Male Employed | 14.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,439 | $87,778 |
| Households | $54,026 | $64,480 |
| Married Families | $86,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,750 | $42,422 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
122
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 22 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 3.05% |
| Black | 5 | 5.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
57.65%
Born in Chadron
98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
98.73% of Chadron residents were born in the United States, with 57.65% having been born in Nebraska. 0.12% 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% |