Dodge County, Nebraska

Dodge County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 36,691.[1] Its county seat is Fremont.[2] The county was formed in 1855 and named after Iowa Senator Augustus C. Dodge.[3]

Dodge County
U.S. 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
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1855
Named forAugustus C. Dodge
SeatFremont
Largest cityFremont
Area
 • Total543 sq mi (1,410 km2)
 • Land529 sq mi (1,370 km2)
 • Water14 sq mi (40 km2)  2.6%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
36,791
 • Density69.4/sq mi (26.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.dodgecounty.ne.gov

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

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860309—
18704,2121,263.1%
188011,263167.4%
189019,26071.0%
190022,29815.8%
191022,145−0.7%
192023,1974.8%
193025,2738.9%
194023,799−5.8%
195026,26510.4%
196032,47123.6%
197034,7827.1%
198035,8473.1%
199034,500−3.8%
200036,1604.8%
201036,6911.5%
2018 (est.)36,791[6]0.3%
US Decennial Census[7]
2012 Estimate[1]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[8] 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/km2). There were 15,468 housing units at an average density of 29 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

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.

Presidential elections results
Presidential Elections Results[9]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 64.9% 10,984 32.7% 5,544 2.4% 410
2016 64.0% 9,933 29.3% 4,544 6.8% 1,052
2012 60.2% 8,995 38.0% 5,673 1.9% 282
2008 55.0% 8,557 43.0% 6,689 2.0% 304
2004 66.3% 10,716 32.5% 5,250 1.3% 206
2000 61.3% 8,871 34.7% 5,021 4.0% 580
1996 51.0% 7,484 35.3% 5,181 13.8% 2,023
1992 44.3% 7,271 28.4% 4,667 27.3% 4,474
1988 57.7% 8,417 41.9% 6,116 0.4% 64
1984 70.2% 10,201 29.3% 4,266 0.5% 74
1980 66.8% 9,522 25.0% 3,564 8.2% 1,164
1976 62.0% 8,982 36.5% 5,283 1.5% 216
1972 72.0% 9,837 28.0% 3,826
1968 63.8% 8,059 29.7% 3,755 6.5% 822
1964 50.3% 6,812 49.7% 6,731
1960 67.2% 9,638 32.8% 4,702
1956 69.3% 9,210 30.7% 4,088
1952 71.5% 9,256 28.5% 3,682
1948 54.6% 5,848 45.4% 4,870
1944 61.4% 6,803 38.6% 4,278
1940 62.5% 7,141 37.5% 4,282
1936 40.2% 4,561 55.7% 6,317 4.1% 461
1932 32.1% 3,489 66.8% 7,247 1.1% 119
1928 60.6% 6,250 39.1% 4,030 0.3% 35
1924 45.6% 3,798 26.2% 2,183 28.1% 2,342
1920 70.4% 4,832 26.2% 1,799 3.4% 233
1916 46.1% 2,446 49.8% 2,644 4.1% 216
1912 29.3% 1,330 43.8% 1,987 26.9% 1,218
1908 46.3% 2,437 50.7% 2,664 3.0% 158
1904 59.4% 2,789 35.0% 1,646 5.6% 262
1900 51.5% 2,632 47.1% 2,410 1.4% 70

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

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 31 May 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  3. "Dodge County". Nebraska Association of County Officials. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  4. "History Of Nebraska Passenger Vehicle License Plates". Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved 29 October 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. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  7. "US Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  8. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
  9. Election Results

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