Cozad is a city located in Dawson County Nebraska. Cozad has a 2024 population of 3,916. Cozad is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,982 in 2020.
The average household income in Cozad is $84,618 with a poverty rate of 15.05%. The median age in Cozad is 40.6 years: 38.9 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cozad was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,665 | 92.95% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 3.12% |
| Other race | 73 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,689 | 2.28 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 776 | 1.27 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Married | 670 | 3.07 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Female | 223 | 3.3 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Male | 20 | 3.45 | 100 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 9.35% |
| Associates Degree | 298 | 10.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 280 | 10.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 4.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,082 | 39.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 140 | 5.09% |
| Some College | 562 | 20.44% |
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 | 2,279 | 2,093 | 386 |
| Hispanic | 306 | 214 | 21 |
| Black | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 63 | 42 | 0 |
| Other Race | 53 | 50 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 6 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 94.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,714 | $0 | $60,956 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $42,885 |
| High School Graduate | $41,433 | $54,653 | $35,962 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,308 | $18,590 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,586 | $48,864 | $29,583 |
| Some College | $38,452 | $48,864 | $33,000 |
$37,586
Average Earnings
$48,864
Average Male
$29,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.87% of Cozad residents speak only English, while 6.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,305 | 477 | 14.43% |
| Hispanic | 343 | 102 | 29.74% |
| Other | 73 | 3 | 4.11% |
15.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.94%
Male Poverty Rate
15.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cozad is Hispanic, with 29.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cozad is Other, with 4.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.96% |
| High School | 13.06% |
| Some College | 9.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.33% |
| Male Employed | 8.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $120,897 |
| Households | $54,485 | $84,618 |
| Married Families | $79,052 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $39,468 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
258
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 97 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 8.37% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 7.67% |
| Other Race | 15 | 28.3% |
| Asian | 9 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
1%
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
75.6%
Born in Cozad
94.93%
Native Born
5.07%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
3.93%
Naturalized
94.93% of Cozad residents were born in the United States, with 75.6% having been born in Nebraska. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,834 | -17 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 3,851 | -16 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 3,867 | -16 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 3,883 | -17 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 3,900 | -16 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 3,916 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 3,933 | 38 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 3,895 | -19 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 3,914 | -68 | -1.71% |
| 2020 | 3,982 | 244 | 6.53% |
| 2019 | 3,738 | -42 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 3,780 | -21 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 3,801 | -21 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 3,822 | -42 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 3,864 | -29 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 3,893 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 3,903 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,904 | -53 | -1.34% |
| 2011 | 3,957 | -30 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 3,987 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,163 | 340 | 8.89% |
| 1990 | 3,823 | -630 | -14.15% |
| 1980 | 4,453 | 234 | 5.55% |
| 1970 | 4,219 | 1,035 | 32.51% |
| 1960 | 3,184 | 274 | 9.42% |
| 1950 | 2,910 | -924 | -24.1% |