Dodge County, Nebraska

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Dodge County
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Dodge County Courthouse in Fremont
Map of Nebraska highlighting Dodge County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
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Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°35′N96°39′W / 41.58°N 96.65°W / 41.58; -96.65
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Nebraska.svg  Nebraska
Founded1855
Named for Augustus C. Dodge
Seat Fremont
Largest cityFremont
Area
  Total543 sq mi (1,410 km2)
  Land529 sq mi (1,370 km2)
  Water14 sq mi (40 km2)  2.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total37,167
  Density68/sq mi (26/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 1st
Website www.dodgecounty.ne.gov

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]

Contents

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

The 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

Transit

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860 309
1870 4,2121,263.1%
1880 11,263167.4%
1890 19,26071.0%
1900 22,29815.8%
1910 22,145−0.7%
1920 23,1974.8%
1930 25,2738.9%
1940 23,799−5.8%
1950 26,26510.4%
1960 32,47123.6%
1970 34,7827.1%
1980 35,8473.1%
1990 34,500−3.8%
2000 36,1604.8%
2010 36,6911.5%
2020 37,1671.3%
2023 (est.)37,1870.1%
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

Cities

Villages

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated communities

Bygone cities

Townships

Politics and government

Dodge 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.

United States presidential election results for Dodge County, Nebraska [8]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.%No.%No.%
2020 10,98464.85%5,54432.73%4102.42%
2016 9,93363.96%4,54429.26%1,0526.77%
2012 8,99560.17%5,67337.95%2821.89%
2008 8,55755.03%6,68943.02%3041.95%
2004 10,71666.26%5,25032.46%2061.27%
2000 8,87161.30%5,02134.69%5804.01%
1996 7,48450.95%5,18135.27%2,02313.77%
1992 7,27144.30%4,66728.44%4,47427.26%
1988 8,41757.66%6,11641.90%640.44%
1984 10,20170.15%4,26629.34%740.51%
1980 9,52266.82%3,56425.01%1,1648.17%
1976 8,98262.03%5,28336.48%2161.49%
1972 9,83772.00%3,82628.00%00.00%
1968 8,05963.78%3,75529.72%8226.51%
1964 6,81250.30%6,73149.70%00.00%
1960 9,63867.21%4,70232.79%00.00%
1956 9,21069.26%4,08830.74%00.00%
1952 9,25671.54%3,68228.46%00.00%
1948 5,84854.56%4,87045.44%00.00%
1944 6,80361.39%4,27838.61%00.00%
1940 7,14162.51%4,28237.49%00.00%
1936 4,56140.22%6,31755.71%4614.07%
1932 3,48932.14%7,24766.76%1191.10%
1928 6,25060.59%4,03039.07%350.34%
1924 3,79845.63%2,18326.23%2,34228.14%
1920 4,83270.40%1,79926.21%2333.39%
1916 2,44646.10%2,64449.83%2164.07%
1912 1,33029.33%1,98743.81%1,21826.86%
1908 2,43746.34%2,66450.66%1583.00%
1904 2,78959.38%1,64635.04%2625.58%
1900 2,63251.49%2,41047.14%701.37%

Law enforcement

The 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

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References

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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Dodge County". Nebraska Association of County Officials. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  4. "History Of Nebraska Passenger Vehicle License Plates". Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  6. "US Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  7. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. Election Results

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