Dodge County, Nebraska: commercial real estate data.
Dodge County, Nebraska had an estimated 37,884 residents on July 1, 2024, up 1.9 percent since the 2020 census base of 37,175, across 529 square miles. County output reached $3.06 bn in 2024, 992 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 35 7(a) approvals worth $24.5 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Dodge County
How many people live in Dodge County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202437,351
- Households15,168
- Average household size2.46
- Median household income$74,329
- Median age39.3
- Median gross rent$1,060 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$208,600
- Home value to household income2.8 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income17.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher22.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree6.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over24,706
- Population under 189,405
- Share under 1825.2 percent
- Population 65 and over7,147
- Share 65 and over19.1 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6420,799
- Civilian labor force19,159
- Unemployment rate3.4 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over68.6 percent
- Rank by population among Nebraska counties6th of 93
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1272nd of 3,222
Dodge County is the 6th largest of 93 Nebraska counties by population. A median home costs 2.8 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 25.2 percent against 19.1 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Dodge County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202437,884
- Census 2020 base population37,175
- Population change since the 2020 census base1.91 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024407
- Births, 2024531
- Deaths, 2024454
- Natural change, 202477
- Net domestic migration, 202496
- Net international migration, 2024233
- Total net migration, 2024329
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 202485
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1194th of 3,144
The county has grown 1.91 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Dodge County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving910
- People arriving, from those returns1,589
- Tax returns filed by households leaving945
- Net household movement-35
- Adjusted gross income arriving$53.6 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-4.1 m
- Average income of an arriving household$58,945
- Average income of a leaving household$61,062
- Largest single originDouglas County (235 households)
- Largest single destinationDouglas County (269 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 235 | 380 | $13.4 m |
| Saunders County | 62 | 120 | $3.4 m |
| Lancaster County | 54 | 98 | $2.5 m |
| Washington County | 39 | 73 | $2.1 m |
| Sarpy County | 31 | 56 | $2.2 m |
| Burt County | 25 | 42 | $1.4 m |
| Platte County | 22 | 42 | $1.0 m |
| Colfax County | 21 | 54 | $1.1 m |
Households arriving report $2,117 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Douglas County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Dodge County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.06 bn
- County GDP, 2023$2.97 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.3 percent
- GDP change over five years35.8 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Nebraska areas BEA publishes9th of 93
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes964th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$82,035
Output grew 3.3 percent in the latest year and 35.8 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Dodge County
- Covered employment, annual average18,578
- Establishments reporting1,109
- Average annual pay$54,301
- Average weekly wage$1,044
- Manufacturing, employment4,569
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$62,298
- Retail trade, employment2,562
- Retail trade, average annual pay$38,839
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,358
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$19,753
- Wholesale trade, employment917
- Wholesale trade, average annual pay$81,297
- Construction, employment911
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment871
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4,569 | 54 | $62,298 |
| Retail trade | 2,562 | 134 | $38,839 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,358 | 94 | $19,753 |
| Wholesale trade | 917 | 82 | $81,297 |
| Construction | 911 | 118 | $65,836 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 871 | 58 | $64,945 |
| Other services, except public administration | 526 | 78 | $33,150 |
| Finance and insurance | 386 | 66 | $70,124 |
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,569 jobs, 24.6 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Dodge County?
- Establishments, all industries992
- Employment at those establishments15,291
- Annual payroll$749.2 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents26.6
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Dodge County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202478
- Declared construction value permitted$22.1 m
- Single family units authorized42
- Multifamily units authorized36
- Multifamily share of units46.2 percent
- Average declared value per unit$283,048
- Units authorized per 1,000 households5.1
Multifamily is 46.2 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is being built for renters rather than buyers.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Dodge County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded35
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$24.5 m
- Average 7(a) approval$701,114
- Median 7(a) approval$203,000
- 10th percentile approval$38,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,958,320
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)460
- Jobs per approval13.1
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active20
- Distinct industries receiving approvals26
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer8.6 percent
- Loans on real estate terms3
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter29
- Franchise loans2
- Franchise share of approvals5.7 percent
- 504 approvals recorded15
- 504 gross approval dollars$9.9 m
- Average 504 approval$660,467
- Median 504 approval$264,000
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval2.8
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved4.2
- Most active CDCNebraska Economic Development Corporation (15)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$34.4 m
The average approval of $701,114 sits well above the median of $203,000, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 8.6 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Dodge County
Do SBA loans in Dodge County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded5
- Paid in full5
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure23
- Status: Cancelled4
- Status: Paid in full5
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed3
Only 5 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Dodge County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending4
- Fremont, approvals31
- North Bend, approvals2
- Scribner, approvals1
- Dodge, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 31 | $20,467,000 |
| North Bend | 2 | $3,690,000 |
| Scribner | 1 | $305,000 |
| Dodge | 1 | $77,000 |
Fremont accounts for 31 approvals against 2 in North Bend. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Dodge County?
- Land area529 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Nebraska counties74th of 93
- Width, east to west29.9 mi
- Height, north to south24.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary7
- Residents per square mile of land71
- Establishments per square mile1.88
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Dodge County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Dodge County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 310068
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book11
- Of those, participating in the NFIP10
- NFIP participation rate90.9 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 8
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in Dodge County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Dodge County (community 310068), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Dodge County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 8, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 90.9 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202437,351
- Households15,168
- Average household size2.46
- Median household income$74,329
- Median age39.3
Common questions
Dodge County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Dodge County, Nebraska?
The Census Bureau estimates 37,884 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 37,351, in 15,168 households, ranking 6th of 93 Nebraska counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Dodge County's population growing?
The population has grown 1.91 percent since the 2020 census base of 37,175, to 37,884 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 531 births against 454 deaths, with net migration of 329. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Dodge County?
$74,329. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,600, which is 2.8 times income, and median gross rent is $1,060 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Dodge County?
992 establishments, employing 15,291 people with an annual payroll of $749.2 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Dodge County?
Manufacturing is the largest private sector at 4,569 jobs, 24.6 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 18,578 jobs at an average annual pay of $54,301, or $1,044 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Dodge County?
35 7(a) approvals totaling $24.5 m since FY2020, across 20 lenders, with a median approval of $203,000, plus 15 504 approvals worth $9.9 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Dodge County?
78 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $22.1 m. Multifamily was 46.2 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Dodge County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Dodge County come from?
The largest single origin is Douglas County, with 235 households. Arriving households report an average income of $58,945 against $61,062 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Dodge County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Dodge County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Dodge.
11 Census places lie wholly or partly in Dodge County. All 11 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | city | 27,567 | 31 | Wholly in this county |
| North Bend | city | 1,152 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Hooper | city | 989 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Scribner | city | 725 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Nickerson | village | 552 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Inglewood | village | 511 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Dodge | village | 446 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Snyder | village | 293 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Uehling | village | 244 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Winslow | village | 69 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Ames | CDP | 9 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |